Flores Island Weather in January

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

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Labuan Bajo Ruteng Maumere Ende

Considering a trip to Flores Island, 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 Flores Island in January

Flores Island, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. January in Flores Island generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Ruteng at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Ende at 30°C (86°F). At night it cools down to 25°C (77°F) in Ende and 22°C (72°F) in Ruteng.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Flores Island, Indonesia, check out the map 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 Ruteng with 362 mm (14 in).

Explore Flores Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Flores Island — 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) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
Best Time to Visit Flores Island →

Best Places to Visit in Flores Island in January

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

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 Flores Island

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Flores Island, Indonesia?

Temperature range in Flores Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Flores Island (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 poor 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
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Labuan Bajo →

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 poor 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
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ruteng →

Maumere

In January Maumere generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
210 mm (8.3 in)
202 mm (8 in)
203 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Maumere →

Ende

In January Ende generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
231 mm (9.1 in)
223 mm (8.8 in)
229 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ende →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Flores Island, 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 Flores Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Labuan Bajo 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 348 mm (14 in)
Ruteng 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 362 mm (14 in)
Maumere 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 202 mm (8 in)
Ende 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 223 mm (8.8 in)

Flores Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Flores Island, Indonesia in January?

In January, Flores Island, Indonesia generally has poor weather conditions. Labuan Bajo sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Flores Island, 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 Flores Island, Indonesia get a lot of rain in January?

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

Is January a Good Time to Visit Flores Island, Indonesia?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Flores Island, Indonesia with often poor weather in Labuan Bajo.

On average, the best time to visit Flores Island, Indonesia is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Labuan Bajo. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Flores Island.

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