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MalaysiaThe weather in January in George Town
It's hot in January in George Town with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.
January is a good month to be in George Town for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for George Town, Malaysia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 36°C in 2016, George Town reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 63 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in January for George Town
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in George Town. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| George Town | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 32°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 33°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 24°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 63 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 9 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in George Town with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 25°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 33°C, with nights around 25°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in George Town is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in George Town, Malaysia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in George Town
Temperature in January in George Town over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in George Town, Malaysia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in George Town
Total precipitation in January in George Town over the years
Daily UV index in January in George Town
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in George Town, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in George Town by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for George Town. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.