Kuala Lumpur weather in January
January is a fair month to visit Kuala Lumpur: highs of 28°C (83°F) and about 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 21°C (70°F) and cloud cover 82% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and drier; February brings highs of 29°C (85°F) and 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kuala Lumpur, the largest city in Kuala Lumpur. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Kuala Lumpur?
fair month Weather score 49/100.
January is a fair month in Kuala Lumpur. The weather is usually best in Feb–Mar, May–Aug.
Does it rain a lot in Kuala Lumpur in January?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 206 mm (8.1 in) falls in an average January. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Kuala Lumpur in January?
Days average 28°C (83°F) and nights 21°C (70°F).
Kuala Lumpur weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (83°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 206 mm | 82% | fair |
| February | 29°C (85°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 157 mm | 76% | best |
| March | 30°C (85°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 194 mm | 79% | best |
| April | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 250 mm | 83% | fair |
| May | 29°C (85°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 172 mm | 85% | best |
| June | 29°C (84°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 155 mm | 82% | best |
| July | 28°C (83°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 169 mm | 84% | best |
| August | 29°C (83°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 184 mm | 86% | best |
| September | 29°C (83°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 195 mm | 88% | fair |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 263 mm | 91% | least pleasant |
| November | 28°C (83°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 314 mm | 92% | least pleasant |
| December | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 263 mm | 90% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Kuala Lumpur in January
Weather can differ a lot within Kuala Lumpur: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 28°C (83°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 206 mm | fair |
| Taman Petaling | 28°C (83°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 206 mm | fair |
| Titiwangsa | 28°C (83°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 206 mm | fair |
| Bukit Bintang | 28°C (83°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 206 mm | fair |
| Sentul | 28°C (83°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 206 mm | fair |
| Kepong | 28°C (83°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 206 mm | fair |
| Sri Petaling | 28°C (83°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 206 mm | fair |
| Taman Melati | 28°C (83°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 206 mm | fair |