What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Perhentian Islands in January?

In January, Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Perhentian Islands averages 27°C high / 24°C low with about 211 mm.

Kuala Lumpur vs Perhentian Islands in January

Perhentian Islands is the better pick in January — 71 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Perhentian Islands is hot, soaked, muggy air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Kuala Lumpur vs Perhentian Islands — January climate, side by side

	Kuala Lumpur	Perhentian Islands
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	71/100 (B)
Feels-like high	38°C	31°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	27° / 24°
Rainfall	191 mm	211 mm
Rainy days	22	20
Humidity	86%	85%
Air quality (AQI)	104	55

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

Kuala Lumpur vs Perhentian Islands in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kuala Lumpur or Perhentian Islands?: Perhentian Islands is the better pick in January — 71 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Perhentian Islands is hot, soaked, muggy air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Perhentian Islands in January?: In January, Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Perhentian Islands averages 27°C high / 24°C low with about 211 mm.