Weather in January in Indonesia
Considering a trip to Indonesia this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Indonesia in January?
January in Indonesia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Palayangan at 26°C to very warm in Palangka Raya at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Palangka Raya and 19°C in Palayangan. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Iboih with an average of 139 mm to heavy rainfall in Makassar with 616 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Ubud.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 170 hours of sunlight expected in Ubud. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Indonesia in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Indonesia climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Indonesia?
Ubud
In January Ubud generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Seminyak
In January Seminyak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Jakarta
In January Jakarta generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kuta
In January Kuta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bandung
In January Bandung generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Indonesia.
Is January the best time to visit Indonesia?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Indonesia due to the typically poor weather in Ubud.
On average, the best time to visit Indonesia is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Ubud. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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