Riau Archipelago Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Riau Archipelago, Indonesia in January.

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Nagoya Batam Center Lagoi Tanjung Pinang

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

What to Expect in the Riau Archipelago in January

The Riau Archipelago, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. January in the Riau Archipelago generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Nagoya.

For specific regional insights in the Riau Archipelago, Indonesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tanjung Balai Karimun with an average of 184 mm (7.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Lagoi with 242 mm (9.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Nagoya receives about 172 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.

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Best Places to Visit in the Riau Archipelago in January

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

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 the Riau Archipelago

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

Temperature range in the Riau Archipelago (January)

Precipitation variation in the Riau Archipelago (January)

Nagoya

In January Nagoya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
172 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
331 mm (13 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Nagoya →

Batam Center

In January Batam Center generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
172 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
337 mm (13 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Batam Center →

Lagoi

In January Lagoi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
172 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
365 mm (14 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Lagoi →

Tanjung Pinang

In January Tanjung Pinang 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
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
172 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
360 mm (14 in)
233 mm (9.2 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Tanjung Pinang →

Tanjung Balai Karimun

In January Tanjung Balai Karimun 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 tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
172 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
331 mm (13 in)
184 mm (7.2 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Tanjung Balai Karimun →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nagoya 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 215 mm (8.5 in)
Batam Center 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 218 mm (8.6 in)
Lagoi 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 242 mm (9.5 in)
Tanjung Pinang 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 233 mm (9.2 in)
Tanjung Balai Karimun 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 184 mm (7.2 in)
Sekupang 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 205 mm (8.1 in)

The Riau Archipelago weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Riau Archipelago, Indonesia in January?

Expect unpleasant weather across the Riau Archipelago, Indonesia in January. The popular destination of Nagoya averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Riau Archipelago, Indonesia in January?

Daytime temperatures in Nagoya peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in January, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

Does the Riau Archipelago, Indonesia get a lot of rain in January?

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to the Riau Archipelago, Indonesia, with Nagoya averaging around 215 mm (8.5 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is January a Good Time to Visit the Riau Archipelago, Indonesia?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Nagoya, January may not be the ideal time to visit the Riau Archipelago, Indonesia.

Generally speaking, February and March provide pleasant weather in Nagoya. In contrast, April, May, June, July, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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