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MalaysiaThe weather in January in Kota Baharu
It's hot in January in Kota Baharu with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Kota Baharu. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of 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 Kota Baharu, 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 2022, Kota Baharu reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 26°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 126 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in January for Kota Baharu
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kota Baharu. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Kota Baharu | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 33°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 34°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 24°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 126 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 16 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Kota Baharu with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 24°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Kota Baharu is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 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 Kota Baharu, Malaysia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Kota Baharu
Temperature in January in Kota Baharu over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Kota Baharu, 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 Kota Baharu
Total precipitation in January in Kota Baharu over the years
Daily UV index in January in Kota Baharu
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Kota Baharu, 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 Kota Baharu by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kota Baharu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.