North Sulawesi Weather in January

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

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Manado Bunaken Bitung Tomohon

Planning a trip to North Sulawesi, Indonesia this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in North Sulawesi in January

North Sulawesi, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. January in North Sulawesi 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 24°C (75°F) in Manado.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Modisi with an average of 181 mm (7.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Tanahwangko with 286 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Manado receives about 130 hours of sunlight in January, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore North Sulawesi by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) This monthJune30°C (86°F) July30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September31°C (88°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in North Sulawesi in January

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

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 North Sulawesi

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

Temperature range in North Sulawesi (January)

Precipitation variation in North Sulawesi (January)

Manado

In January Manado generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°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)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
146 hours
130 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
292 mm (11 in)
277 mm (11 in)
270 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Manado →

Bunaken

In January Bunaken 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
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
146 hours
130 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
282 mm (11 in)
282 mm (11 in)
260 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bunaken →

Bitung

In January Bitung 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 tolerable 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 sun hours
146 hours
130 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
201 mm (7.9 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Bitung →

Tomohon

In January Tomohon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°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)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
146 hours
130 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
300 mm (12 in)
281 mm (11 in)
285 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tomohon →

Wori

In January Wori 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
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
146 hours
130 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
281 mm (11 in)
280 mm (11 in)
263 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wori →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Manado 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 277 mm (11 in)
Bunaken 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 282 mm (11 in)
Bitung 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 199 mm (7.8 in)
Tomohon 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 281 mm (11 in)
Wori 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 280 mm (11 in)
Tanahwangko 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 286 mm (11 in)

North Sulawesi weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

North Sulawesi, Indonesia typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Manado average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

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

In Manado, the average daytime high in January is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

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

Rainfall in North Sulawesi, Indonesia peaks during January. Manado averages roughly 277 mm (11 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Manado, January may not be the ideal time to visit North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Generally speaking, August and September provide unpleasant weather in Manado.

Interested in more climate information?

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