East Nusa Tenggara Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in January.

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Labuan Bajo Kupang Ruteng Sumba

Considering a trip to East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in East Nusa Tenggara in January

East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. In January, East Nusa Tenggara experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Ruteng at 28°C (82°F) and very warm in Komodo National Park at 32°C (90°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Komodo National Park and 22°C (72°F) in Ruteng.

For specific regional insights in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Maumere with an average of 202 mm (8 in) to heavy rainfall in Komodo National Park with 366 mm (14 in).

Explore East Nusa Tenggara by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in East Nusa Tenggara - and find the best time to visit. (based on Labuan Bajo)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) July29°C (84°F) This monthAugust29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in East Nusa Tenggara in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 East Nusa Tenggara

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia?

Temperature range in East Nusa Tenggara (January)

Precipitation variation in East Nusa Tenggara (January)

Labuan Bajo

In January Labuan Bajo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
295 mm (12 in)
348 mm (14 in)
369 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Labuan Bajo →

Kupang

In January Kupang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
188 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
253 mm (10 in)
299 mm (12 in)
294 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Kupang →

Ruteng

In January Ruteng generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
356 mm (14 in)
362 mm (14 in)
393 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
23 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Ruteng →

Sumba

In January Sumba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
245 mm (9.6 in)
283 mm (11 in)
298 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
21 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Sumba →

Komodo National Park

In January Komodo National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
183 hours
155 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
292 mm (11 in)
366 mm (14 in)
292 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Komodo National Park →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in East Nusa Tenggara, 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.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in East Nusa Tenggara in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Labuan Bajo 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 348 mm (14 in)
Kupang 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 299 mm (12 in)
Ruteng 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 362 mm (14 in)
Sumba 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 283 mm (11 in)
Komodo National Park 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 366 mm (14 in)
Maumere 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 202 mm (8 in)

East Nusa Tenggara weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in January?

January in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia brings less favorable weather. In Labuan Bajo, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in January?

In Labuan Bajo, the average daytime high in January is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia get a lot of rain in January?

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, with Labuan Bajo averaging around 348 mm (14 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is January a Good Time to Visit East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia with often less favorable weather in Labuan Bajo.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly excellent weather in Labuan Bajo. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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