What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Penang in January?

In January, Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 113 mm.

Kuala Lumpur vs Penang in January

Penang is the better pick in January — 84 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Kuala Lumpur vs Penang — January climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur	🇲🇾 Penang
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	38°C	36°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	31° / 24°
Rainfall	191 mm	113 mm
Rainy days	22	17
Humidity	86%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	104	62

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Kuala Lumpur vs Penang in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kuala Lumpur or Penang?: Penang is the better pick in January — 84 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Penang in January?: In January, Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 113 mm.