Weather in January in East Java
Planning a journey to East Java this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in East Java in January?
East Java is a region in Indonesia. January in East Java generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Malang at 27°C and very warm in Surabaya at 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Surabaya and 20°C in Malang. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.For specific regional insights in East Java, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Surabaya with an average of 296 mm to heavy rainfall in Batu with 497 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 138 hours of sunlight anticipated in Surabaya. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a more detailed look at East Java's conditions throughout the year, check out our East Java climate page.
Where to go in East Java in January





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in East Java?
Surabaya
In January Surabaya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Malang
In January Malang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Batu
In January Batu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Banyuwangi
In January Banyuwangi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kediri
In January Kediri generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in East Java, in Indonesia.
Is January the best time to visit East Java?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit East Java due to the typically poor weather in Surabaya.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Surabaya. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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