When to go · Butterworth
Butterworth in January
Great month. Inside Butterworth's best window: Dec–Mar, and any dry window; the town is a transit point, so weather matters less than on the island.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 32°C90°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Medium
- Malaysia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Malaysia overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Butterworth
Inside Butterworth's best window: Dec–Mar, and any dry window; the town is a transit point, so weather matters less than on the island.
Weather in January
- ButterworthHighs around 32 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 9 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 9 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Chinese New Year big impact
Jan–Feb (lunar — check) · Malaysia
Two public days, many Chinese businesses shut for a week; Penang and KL busy.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Malaysia overall
- Medium
- Prices · Malaysia overall
- Medium
Malaysia overall: West coast fine; east-coast islands closed; Thaipusam and Chinese New Year may fall here (check).
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen