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Ambon weather in January (Maluku, Indonesia)

What weather conditions can you expect in Ambon this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Ambon generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 29°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 26°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Precipitation

Ambon in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 173 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 194 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Ambon.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Ambon climate page with graphs.

 

Ambon, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 173 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
SunshineSunshine 194 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Indonesia in January

Find out more about the weather in Indonesia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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