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Kuala Lumpur Weather in January

In January, Kuala Lumpur averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 23°C (74°F), based on 36 years of historical weather data from SULTAN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH INTL.

32°C
Average high
90°F
23°C
Average low
74°F
39°C
Record high
102°F · 1979
20°C
Record low
68°F · 1978

What to Expect in Kuala Lumpur in January

Typical January days in Kuala Lumpur reach 32°C (90°F) during the afternoon and cool to around 23°C (74°F) overnight. On average, measurable rain falls on about 42% of days this month. Over the past 36 years, January temperatures in Kuala Lumpur have ranged from a record high of 39°C (1979) down to a record low of 20°C (1978).

For a day-by-day look or other months, see the full Kuala Lumpur weather history.

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