What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Phnom Penh in January?

In January, Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Phnom Penh averages 32°C high / 23°C low with about 20 mm.

Kuala Lumpur vs Phnom Penh in January

Phnom Penh is the better pick in January — 77 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Phnom Penh is sweltering, dry, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Kuala Lumpur vs Phnom Penh — January climate, side by side

	Kuala Lumpur	Phnom Penh
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	77/100 (B)
Feels-like high	38°C	35°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	32° / 23°
Rainfall	191 mm	20 mm
Rainy days	22	3
Humidity	86%	66%
Air quality (AQI)	104	71

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

Kuala Lumpur vs Phnom Penh in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kuala Lumpur or Phnom Penh?: Phnom Penh is the better pick in January — 77 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Phnom Penh is sweltering, dry, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Phnom Penh in January?: In January, Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Phnom Penh averages 32°C high / 23°C low with about 20 mm.