Palu weather in January (Central Sulawesi, Indonesia)

Thinking of visiting Palu in January? Check the weather first! Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Palu includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 29°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 21°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Palu in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 251 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. On average, there are about 19 days with rain during this month.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Palu. January and December typically offer the best circumstances. While February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Palu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 251 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 75%  

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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