Ternate

North Maluku Weather in January

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

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

What to Expect in North Maluku in January

North Maluku, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. January in North Maluku generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Ternate.

To explore the conditions in North Maluku, Indonesia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 206 mm (8.1 in) in Ternate.

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Best Places to Visit in North Maluku in January

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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 North Maluku

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

Ternate

In January Ternate 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 unpleasant that month.

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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in North Maluku, 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.

North Maluku weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North Maluku, Indonesia in January?

Expect unpleasant weather across North Maluku, Indonesia in January. The popular destination of Ternate averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in North Maluku, Indonesia in January?

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

Does North Maluku, Indonesia get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Ternate records an average of 206 mm (8.1 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for North Maluku, Indonesia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit North Maluku, Indonesia?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to North Maluku, Indonesia with often unpleasant weather in Ternate.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, August, September and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Ternate. The weather in May and June, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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