Petaling Jaya Weather in January

What's the weather like in Petaling Jaya (Selangor) in January 2024?

The climate in Petaling Jaya during January can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

January is in the winter in Petaling Jaya and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

Petaling Jaya weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.8°C 89.2°F
Nightly temperature 21.9°C 71.3°F
Average temperature 26.8°C 80.2°F
Daily sunshine 6.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 148 mm 5.8 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 28.6°C 83.4°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 5kph 3 mph

On average January is the 4th driest month of the year in Petaling Jaya with around 148mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Petaling Jaya

Petaling Jaya average temperature in January

January rainfall

Petaling Jaya average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Petaling Jaya 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 Petaling Jaya in January 2024.

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Petaling Jaya weather stats

Petaling Jaya weather statistics
Hottest month: April 32.6°C 90.7°F
Driest month: June 128mm 5ins
Sunniest month: February 7.3hrs
Coldest month: January 31.5°C 88.7°F
Wettest month: November 278mm 10.9ins
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