Johor Bahru weather in January

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 high | 29°C / 84°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Rainfall | 192 mm / 7.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 17 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.