Johor Bahru Weather in January

What's the weather like in Johor Bahru (Johor) in January 2024?

The climate in Johor Bahru during January can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

January is in the winter in Johor Bahru and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Johor Bahru weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.6°C 85.2°F
Nightly temperature 22.7°C 72.8°F
Average temperature 26.1°C 79°F
Daily sunshine 5.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 213 mm 8.4 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 27.9°C 82.2°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average January is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Johor Bahru with around 213mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru average temperature in January

January rainfall

Johor Bahru average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Johor Bahru average rain in January

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 Johor Bahru in January 2024.

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Johor Bahru weather stats

Johor Bahru weather statistics
Hottest month: May 31.1°C 88°F
Driest month: July 155mm 6.1ins
Sunniest month: February 6.9hrs
Coldest month: December 29.1°C 84.4°F
Wettest month: December 286mm 11.3ins
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