What is the weather like in Malacca vs Penang in January?

In January, Malacca averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 124 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 113 mm.

Malacca vs Penang in January

Penang is the better pick in January — 84 vs 66 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Malacca is sweltering, rainy, clean air.

Malacca vs Penang — January climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Malacca	🇲🇾 Penang
Comfort score	66/100 (C)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	36°C	36°C
Avg high / low	31° / 24°	31° / 24°
Rainfall	124 mm	113 mm
Rainy days	18	17
Humidity	80%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	45	62

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

Month by month

Malacca 🇲🇾 Malaysiasweltering, rainy, clean air · best February66
Penang 🇲🇾 Malaysiasweltering, rainy, muggy air · best February84

Malacca vs Penang in January — FAQ

Is January better in Malacca or Penang?: Penang is the better pick in January — 84 vs 66 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Malacca is sweltering, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Malacca vs Penang in January?: In January, Malacca averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 124 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 113 mm.