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

In January, Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Vientiane averages 30°C high / 17°C low with about 13 mm.

Kuala Lumpur vs Vientiane in January

Vientiane is the better pick in January — 86 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Vientiane is hot, dry, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Kuala Lumpur vs Vientiane — January climate, side by side

	Kuala Lumpur	Vientiane
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	38°C	31°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	30° / 17°
Rainfall	191 mm	13 mm
Rainy days	22	2
Humidity	86%	64%
Air quality (AQI)	104	62

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

Kuala Lumpur vs Vientiane in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kuala Lumpur or Vientiane?: Vientiane is the better pick in January — 86 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Vientiane is hot, dry, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Vientiane in January?: In January, Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Vientiane averages 30°C high / 17°C low with about 13 mm.