The weather in January in Kuching

It's hot in January in Kuching with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 32°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 Kuching. 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 Kuching, 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 34°C in 2017, Kuching reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2014. 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 413 mm of precipitation, spread over 28 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in January for Kuching

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kuching. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Kuching New York
Average temperature 31°C 5°C
Max. temperature 32°C 11°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 413 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 28 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Kuching with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 24°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 31°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Kuching is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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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 Kuching, Malaysia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Kuching

Temperature in January in Kuching over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Kuching, 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 Kuching

Total precipitation in January in Kuching over the years

Daily UV index in January in Kuching

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Kuching, 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 Kuching by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kuching. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.