Weather in January in North Sumatra
Planning a getaway to North Sumatra this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in North Sumatra in January?
North Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. January in North Sumatra generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Tuk Tuk at 26°C to very warm in Medan at 32°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Medan and 19°C in Tuk Tuk. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.For a closer look at conditions across North Sumatra, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Timbanglawang with an average of 189 mm to heavy rainfall in Pematangsiantar with 234 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 127 hours of sunlight expected in Medan. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a more detailed look at North Sumatra's conditions throughout the year, check out our North Sumatra climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in North Sumatra?
Medan
In January Medan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Rantauprapat
In January Rantauprapat 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.
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Tuk Tuk
In January Tuk Tuk generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Berastagi
In January Berastagi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Parapat
In January Parapat generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C 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 other destinations in North Sumatra, in Indonesia.
Is January the best time to visit North Sumatra?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit North Sumatra due to the typically poor weather in Medan.
Generally speaking, February provides tolerable weather in Medan. The weather in January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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