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 high | 30°C / 86°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 119 mm / 4.7 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 9 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.