January · Malaysia
Best time to visit Kuching in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kuching in January
Average temperature 26°C, 533 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.2/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 533 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Kuching scores 3.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 533 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kuching is Sarawak's riverside capital-cat statues, pepper history, and gateway days to Bako and orangutan centres. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
January in Kuching — off-season conditions
January averages 26°C (80°F) and humidity near 89%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
533 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.2/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 3.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kuching in January?
- In January, Kuching averages 26°C, 533 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Kuching?
- January earns a 3.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kuching in January?
- Expect about 533 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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