Ipoh · WinterMonth summary
Ipoh weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
74% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (7.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Ipoh in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.1/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Ipoh in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Ipoh enjoys 30°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 74% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (7.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 23°C | 30°C | 74% | 6.6 | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 22°C | 30°C | 65% | 4.9 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 23°C | 31°C | 74% | 6.6 | 10.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 24°C | 31°C | 92% | 10.3 | 9.5h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 24°C | 31°C | 85% | 10.7 | 9.2h | 6.4/10 |
| ⛅ June | 24°C | 31°C | 71% | 7.4 | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 24°C | 31°C | 65% | 5.6 | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 23°C | 31°C | 74% | 7.8 | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 23°C | 30°C | 79% | 9.5 | 8.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 23°C | 30°C | 81% | 11.2 | 8.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 23°C | 29°C | 97% | 13.3 | 7.9h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 23°C | 29°C | 83% | 8.8 | 8.9h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Ipoh averages 30°C, 74% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 7.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -9%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Ipoh in January
Is January a good time to visit Ipoh?
January is an acceptable time for Ipoh (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (7.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Ipoh in January?
Yes, 74% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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