Borneo Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Borneo, Indonesia in January.

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Samarinda

Are you planning a trip a to Borneo, Indonesia in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Borneo in January

Borneo, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. January in Borneo generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Samarinda. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

For specific regional insights in Borneo, Indonesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 286 mm (11 in) in Samarinda.

Explore Borneo by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Borneo — and find the best time to visit. (based on Samarinda)

January32°C (90°F) February32°C (90°F) March32°C (90°F) April33°C (91°F) May32°C (90°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September33°C (91°F) October33°C (91°F) November32°C (90°F) December32°C (90°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Borneo in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Borneo.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Borneo

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Borneo, Indonesia?

Samarinda

In January Samarinda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
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Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
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Monthly rainfall
316 mm (12 in)
286 mm (11 in)
274 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Borneo, in Indonesia.

In our records: Indonesia January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Indonesia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Indonesia brought 389 mm (15 in) in Manado on January 27, 2023.

Borneo weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Borneo, Indonesia in January?

Expect poor weather across Borneo, Indonesia in January. The popular destination of Samarinda averages 32°C (90°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Borneo, Indonesia in January?

Samarinda averages a daytime maximum of 32°C (90°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

Does Borneo, Indonesia get a lot of rain in January?

Rainfall in Borneo, Indonesia peaks during January. Samarinda averages roughly 286 mm (11 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Borneo, Indonesia?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Borneo, Indonesia with often poor weather in Samarinda.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Samarinda.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Borneo.

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