January weather forecastKapit, Malaysia

Weather in January

Moving into the new year, Kapit, Malaysia experiences temperatures that fall within a relatively consistent range. Daily sunshine hours stand at approximately four hours corroborating this consistently warm weather trend. The showers are usually intense with January experiencing a high of 364mm (14.33") of rainfall, the most for any month in the year. This rain is generally sporadic through the course of the month as it sees rainfall on 27 days. Although the weather conditions may seem daunting, they contribute to the vibrancy of the local flora making Kapit a site to behold.

Temperature

January is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 29°C (84.2°F) and an average low of 22°C (71.6°F).

Rainfall

In Kapit, in January, it is raining for 27 days, with typically 364mm (14.33") of accumulated precipitation. In Kapit, during the entire year, the rain falls for 259 days and collects up to 3479mm (136.97") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Kapit is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:42 pm +08.

Sunshine

With an average of 4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Kapit.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 12 during January translates into these guidelines:
Ensure every key safety measure. People with light skin might sustain burns in fewer than 5 minutes. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Ensure maximum protection by applying a sunscreen with at least 30 SPF. This shields against sunburn and the Sun's harmful rays.