Bunaken weather in January (North Sulawesi, Indonesia)

How does the January weather in Bunaken compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, Bunaken usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 29°C. At night, they generally drop to 25°C.

Precipitation

Bunaken in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 282 mm for the month. The heaviest rainfall of the year happens this month, with frequent showers. A poncho is your best bet to stay dry. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 22 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 130 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Bunaken, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 28°C *  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 282 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 130 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Menado, Indonesia (16 KM, 10 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.

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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 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

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