Kuantan Weather in January

What's the weather like in Kuantan (Pahang) in January 2024?

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

January is in the winter in Kuantan and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

Kuantan weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.2°C 84.6°F
Nightly temperature 21.6°C 70.9°F
Average temperature 25.4°C 77.7°F
Daily sunshine 5.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 310 mm 12.2 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 27.4°C 81.3°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average January is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kuantan with around 310mm 12.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Kuantan

Kuantan average temperature in January

January rainfall

Kuantan average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Kuantan 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 Kuantan in January 2024.

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Kuantan weather stats

Kuantan weather statistics
Hottest month: May 32.5°C 90.5°F
Driest month: July 134mm 5.3ins
Sunniest month: April 7.3hrs
Coldest month: January 29°C 84.2°F
Wettest month: December 563mm 22.2ins
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