Kuala Lumpur weather in January

January in Kuala Lumpur: sweltering, rainy, with poor air quality — a good time to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Kuala Lumpur · #374 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 64/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Kuala Lumpur climate normals — January

Daytime high30°C / 86°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low23°C / 73°F
Feels like (high)36°C / 97°F
Rainfall119 mm / 4.7 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days19 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 73°F
Sunshine9.5 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind9 km/h / 5 mph
Air quality (US AQI)104😷 poor

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

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Kuala Lumpur in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
January in Kuala Lumpur: sweltering, rainy, with poor air quality — a good time to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Kuala Lumpur on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur in January?
In January, Kuala Lumpur averages a daily high of 30.1°C and a low of 22.6°C, with about 118.6 mm of rain over roughly 19.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Kuala Lumpur in January?
Kuala Lumpur has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 104 in January.

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