Johor Bahru weather in January

Johor Bahru, Malaysia
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January in Johor Bahru: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days.

#2 of 12 months in Johor Bahru · #546 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 66/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Johor Bahru climate normals — January

Daytime high29°C / 84°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low24°C / 75°F
Rainfall192 mm / 7.6 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days21 days
Humidity85%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 73°F
Sunshine9.1 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind17 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)45🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Johor Bahru in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Johor Bahru?
January in Johor Bahru: warm, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 21 rainy days. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Johor Bahru on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
What is the weather like in Johor Bahru in January?
In January, Johor Bahru averages a daily high of 28.7°C and a low of 23.9°C, with about 192.2 mm of rain over roughly 20.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Johor Bahru in January?
Johor Bahru has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 45 in January.

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