If you plan to visit Kota Bharu in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +28°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 26 rainy days in the month and around 162 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+20°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
162 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kota Bharu has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Kota Bharu in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kota Bharu for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of +22°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +29°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +27°C.
Is Kota Bharu warm or cold in January?
Kota Bharu is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +25°C to +24°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
January is one of the coolest months in Kota Bharu, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Kota Bharu in January
Kota Bharu weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+27°C
+28°C
+28°C
Min. temperature
+22°C
+20°C
+21°C
Max. temperature
+31°C
+32°C
+32°C
Rainfall
406 mm
162 mm
88 mm
Wind
1 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
86%
84%
82%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
1
Cloudy days
1
4
6
Rainy days
28
26
21
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +27°C to +28°C during the day.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 406 mm to 162 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 84%.Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Kota Bharu in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Kota Bharu is gradually increasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Kota Bharu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 100% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 333 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 53 mm, which is considered heavy rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 31 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kota Bharu wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 406 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 75% chance of precipitation and 88 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Kota Bharu?
This is the weather in Kota Bharu in January 2024:
1 January
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+29°C
2 January
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+29°C
3 January
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+29°C
4 January
☀️
+31°C
5 January
☀️
+30°C
6 January
🌧️
+28°C
7 January
🌧️
+28°C
8 January
🌧️
+27°C
9 January
🌧️
+29°C
10 January
🌧️
+28°C
11 January
☀️
+28°C
12 January
🌧️
+31°C
13 January
☀️
+29°C
14 January
☀️
+30°C
15 January
☀️
+30°C
16 January
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+30°C
17 January
☀️
+30°C
18 January
🌧️
+30°C
19 January
🌧️
+29°C
20 January
🌧️
+29°C
21 January
🌧️
+29°C
22 January
🌧️
+29°C
23 January
🌧️
+30°C
24 January
🌧️
+30°C
25 January
☀️
+29°C
26 January
🌧️
+28°C
27 January
🌧️
+26°C
28 January
🌧️
+26°C
29 January
🌧️
+28°C
30 January
🌧️
+27°C
31 January
🌧️
+27°C
In January 2024 Kota Bharu had 11 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 20 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 63%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Kota Bharu climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Kota Bharu in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+28°C) and the highest in 2019 (+31°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 1735 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 3702 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kota Bharu in January:
Is January a good time to visit Kota Bharu?
It’s always a good time to visit Kota Bharu, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Kota Bharu in January?
January is warm in Kota Bharu. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Kota Bharu rainy in January?
Kota Bharu is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Kota Bharu in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kota Bharu in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Malaysia
Check out the weather for other cities in Malaysia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kota Bharu, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
