George Town Weather in January
What's the weather like in George Town (Pulau Pinang) in January 2024?
The climate in George Town during January can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.
January is in the winter in George Town and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 31.7°C 89.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 22.9°C 73.2°F |
| Average temperature | 27.3°C 81.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 102 mm 4 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.6°C 83.5°F |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Windspeed | 7.9kph 5 mph |
On average January is the driest month of the year in George Town with around 102mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in George Town
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in George Town in January 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in January
George Town weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 32°C 89.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 102mm 4ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 8.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | September | 30.4°C 86.7°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 383mm 15.1ins |
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