When to go · Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru in January
Great month. Inside Johor Bahru's best window: All year; rain in every month, heaviest Oct–Jan.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 31°C88°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 15
- Crowds
- Medium
- Malaysia overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Malaysia overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Johor Bahru
Inside Johor Bahru's best window: All year; rain in every month, heaviest Oct–Jan.
Weather in January
- Johor BahruHighs around 31 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 15 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 15 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
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast