Manado weather in January (North Sulawesi, Indonesia)

Is Manado a good destination in January, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Manado includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 29°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 24°C.

Precipitation

Manado in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 277 mm for the month. Typically around 22 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 130 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Manado. August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Manado, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 28°C *  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 277 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 130 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Menado, Indonesia (9 KM, 6 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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