Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
85°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Johor Bahru
Malaysia · Southeast Asia
Hot afternoons and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
82°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 22 wet days, fewer than in most months.
71%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.2 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
68%January Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 90° and nights feel near 82°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
14%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
7 mphJanuary Light breeze
Sea temperature
82°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 84°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning79°F
Feels 85°F
Rain25%
Cloud85%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Best windowMidday84°F
Feels 90°F
Rain55%
Cloud88%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon83°F
Feels 89°F
Rain68%
Cloud88%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 86°F
Rain32%
Cloud84%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85 | 76 | 8.5 | 22 | 9.2 | 85 | 82 |
| Feb | 87 | 76 | 4.9 | 17 | 10.3 | 83 | 82 |
| Mar | 88 | 76 | 8.6 | 24 | 10.4 | 84 | 83 |
| Apr | 88 | 77 | 9.9 | 27 | 10.4 | 86 | 85 |
| May | 88 | 78 | 8.5 | 28 | 10.3 | 86 | 86 |
| Jun | 87 | 78 | 7.1 | 24 | 10.1 | 85 | 86 |
| Jul | 86 | 77 | 6.2 | 24 | 10.2 | 85 | 85 |
| Aug | 86 | 77 | 7.2 | 25 | 10.2 | 85 | 85 |
| Sep | 86 | 77 | 7.0 | 24 | 10.2 | 85 | 85 |
| Oct | 87 | 77 | 9.8 | 26 | 9.7 | 86 | 85 |
| Nov | 86 | 76 | 13.3 | 28 | 8.6 | 87 | 85 |
| Dec | 85 | 76 | 12.0 | 27 | 8.5 | 86 | 83 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 6, 2026
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