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

In January, Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Singapore averages 30°C high / 25°C low with about 263 mm.

Kuala Lumpur vs Singapore in January

Kuala Lumpur and Singapore are nearly tied in January — 57 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality; Singapore is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Kuala Lumpur vs Singapore — January climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur	🇸🇬 Singapore
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	54/100 (D)
Feels-like high	38°C	35°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	30° / 25°
Rainfall	191 mm	263 mm
Rainy days	22	24
Humidity	86%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	104	59

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

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Kuala Lumpur vs Singapore in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore?: Kuala Lumpur and Singapore are nearly tied in January — 57 vs 54 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality; Singapore is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Singapore in January?: In January, Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Singapore averages 30°C high / 25°C low with about 263 mm.