George Town Weather in January
Malaysia · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high30°C (86°F)
Avg low23°C (73°F)
Rainfall120 mm (4.7 in)
RatingPoor 3.6/10
George Town in January sees daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), dropping to about 23°C (73°F) at night. The month is wet, with about 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain spread over 16 days, one of the driest months of the year. Humidity averages 84%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 11.7 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit George Town?
January is not the best time to visit George Town (3.6/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in February.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 30°C (86°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 23°C (73°F) |
| Daily mean | 26°C (79°F) |
| Rainfall | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 16 |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Cloud cover | 74% |
| Daylight | 11.7 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 4.3 km/h |
| vs December | About as warm as December, with 131 mm less rain. |
What to pack for George Town in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
George Town weather in other months
Jan30°C / 23°C120 mmPoorFeb31°C / 23°C80 mmFairMar31°C / 24°C133 mmPoorApr31°C / 25°C187 mmPoorMay30°C / 26°C236 mmPoorJun30°C / 25°C160 mmPoorJul30°C / 25°C179 mmPoorAug30°C / 25°C207 mmPoorSep30°C / 25°C254 mmPoorOct30°C / 25°C287 mmPoorNov30°C / 24°C362 mmPoorDec29°C / 24°C251 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit George TownFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Dubai23°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Jaipur23°C · 10 mm · Excellent
- Abu Dhabi23°C · 14 mm · Excellent
- Agra23°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Varanasi25°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- Muscat26°C · 19 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Medan29°C · 155 mm
- Kuala Lumpur29°C · 220 mm
- Krabi28°C · 93 mm
- Phuket28°C · 84 mm
- Malacca29°C · 164 mm
- Ko Samui28°C · 136 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.