Weather in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in January
In an average January, Kuala Lumpur sees a daily high around 29°C and a low around 21°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 21°C |
| Typical low range | 20°C to 23°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
January records
The most extreme January on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total January accumulation.
High
Highest
32°C
1998-01-18
Lowest
24°C
2018-01-12
Low
Highest
24°C
2016-01-18
Lowest
18°C
1996-01-04
Feels-like
Highest
46°C
1998-01-18
Lowest
24°C
2018-01-12
Humidity
Highest
23.3 g/m³
1998-01-16
Lowest
16.3 g/m³
2005-01-25
Wind
Highest
21 km/h
2019-01-03
Lowest
3 km/h
2001-01-12
Precip
Wettest
468 mm
2018
Driest
56 mm
2005
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