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Padang weather in January (Indonesia)

What's the typical weather in Padang for January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Padang includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 31°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 23°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Padang in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 247 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 172 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Padang. June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Padang, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 247 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 78%  
SunshineSunshine 172 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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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 28°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
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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