Manado weather in January (North Sulawesi, Indonesia)

Planning a trip to Manado in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Manado generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C.

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

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 130 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 73%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 277 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
SunshineSunshine 130 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Menado, Indonesia (9 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Indonesia in January

Find out more about the weather in Indonesia in January and which places have the best weather 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 Manado in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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