January weather forecast
Brunei

January is situated firmly within Brunei's wet season. Consequently, the month witnesses elevated levels of precipitation. In fact, January stands out as one of the months with the most substantial rainfall, only slightly behind December in terms of precipitation volume. This is a result of the active northeast monsoon, which dominates the region during this period.

While the skies are predominantly overcast, temperatures in January are relatively mild for the region. They typically fluctuate from 20°C (68°F) to 28°C (82.4°F), ensuring that the days remain warm. Of particular note, January experiences some of the lowest temperatures of the year, with the average lows dropping to about 22.8°C (73°F). Still, it's rare for the mercury to dip below 21.1°C (70°F).

Comparatively, when juxtaposed with December, January maintains similar temperature profiles, though the latter might witness slightly reduced rainfall. However, when contrasted with February, January is distinctly cooler and rainier. This shift in weather conditions marks the transition towards the drier months of the year.

While Brunei is relatively small, and weather patterns are consistent throughout the nation, Banda Seri Begawan, the capital city, could be slightly warmer due to the urban heat island effect. However, this difference is often negligible and doesn't drastically deviate from the national average.

The winds in January are noteworthy, as this month is part of the windiest season in Brunei. Wind speeds typically remain in the range of 7.4km/h (4.6mph) to 11.7km/h (7.3mph), influenced by the prevailing northeast monsoon.

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• Bandar Seri Begawan - January »
  January through March, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. In Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, January greets inhabitants with consistently warm weather and high rainfall, marking the beginning of the year with liquid bounty.
• Kuala Belait - January »
  January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months in Kuala Belait, Brunei. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kuala Belait, Brunei.
• Seria - January »
  January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months in Seria, Brunei. The months with the lowest UV index in Seria are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Kampong Keriam - January »
  The months with the highest humidity in Kampong Keriam are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 81%. In Kampong Keriam January stands out as a month of significant downpours with an average rainfall of 144mm (5.67") recorded over 26.8 days.
• Kampong Kiarong - January »
  January through March, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Kampong Kiarong. In Kampong Kiarong, in January, during 26.8 rainfall days, 144mm (5.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kampong Beribi - January »
  January through March, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months in Kampong Beribi, Brunei. January and February are identified as the coldest months in Kampong Beribi with an average high-temperature of 29.2°C (84.6°F).
• Jerudong - January »
  The months of January and February bring the lowest temperatures in Jerudong averaging a high of 29.2°C (84.6°F). January through March, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months in Jerudong.
• Panaga - January »
  January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months in Panaga, Brunei. The months with the highest humidity in Panaga are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%.
• Batu Apoi - January »
  Batu Apoi's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 29.9°C (85.8°F) and lows of 23.8°C (74.8°F). With its high average temperature of 29.9°C (85.8°F) and a low of 23.8°C (74.8°F), January is regarded as the coldest month in Batu Apoi.
• Melilas - January »
  January is the most humid month in Melilas, with an average relative humidity of 86%. The month with the least sunshine in Melilas is January, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine.
• Sukang - January »
  With an average relative humidity of 86%, January is the most humid month in Sukang. Sukang's January weather, with an average high temperature of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and an average low temperature of 23.1°C (73.6°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.