Last updated: March 2, 2024
The weather in Kuching, Malaysia, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 26°C (79°F). Highs can soar to 32°C (90°F), while lows may dip to 23°C (73°F). Typically, the humidity level in Kuching throughout January hovers around 90%.
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In January, Kuching averages 299 mm (11.8 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 25 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 1 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 6 hours 44 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 2% probability of sunny days during this period.
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In January, the UV Index in Kuching reaches a maximum of 14, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.
| 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | |
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| UVI | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Exposure | Low | Moderate | High | Extreme | VeryHigh | Moderate | Low | ||||||
| Time to burn | 45 min | 30 min | 25 min | 10 min | 15 min | 30 min | 45 min | ||||||