Miri Weather in January

What's the weather like in Miri (Sarawak) in January 2024?

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

January is in the winter in Miri and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Miri weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.9°C 85.7°F
Nightly temperature 23°C 73.3°F
Average temperature 26.4°C 79.5°F
Daily sunshine 5.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 353 mm 13.9 ins
Rainy days 23 days
Sea temperature 27.8°C 82°F
Humidity 87%
Windspeed 6.5kph 4 mph

On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Miri with around 353mm 13.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 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 Miri

Miri average temperature in January

January rainfall

Miri average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Miri 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 Miri in January 2024.

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Miri weather stats

Miri weather statistics
Hottest month: May 31.5°C 88.7°F
Driest month: February 159mm 6.3ins
Sunniest month: April 7.7hrs
Coldest month: January 29.7°C 85.5°F
Wettest month: December 363mm 14.3ins
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