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When to go · Kapit

Kapit in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–May (heavy rain, higher river levels may delay boats).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
33°C (91°F) / 23°C (73°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Medium
Malaysia overall
Prices
Medium
Malaysia overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Kapit

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–May (heavy rain, higher river levels may delay boats).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • KapitHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 12 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).

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kapit, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 33 °C (91 °F)

    Jun: 33 °C (91 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)

    Jun: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 12

    Jun: 7 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: Medium

    Jun: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 1

    Jun: 0

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–May (heavy rain, higher river levels may delay boats).

June: Inside Kapit's best window: Jun–Oct (dry season, lower river levels).

Kapit: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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Across Malaysia in January →