Bukit Lawang weather in January (Indonesia)

How is January weather typically in Bukit Lawang? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Bukit Lawang includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 29°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 20°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Bukit Lawang in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 199 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 127 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bukit Lawang, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 199 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 127 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Medan, Indonesia (60 KM, 37 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

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

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