Weather in January in Riau
Considering a trip to Riau this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Riau in January?
Riau is a region in Indonesia. January in Riau generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C and nighttime temperatures around 23°C in Pekanbaru. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Dumai with an average of 214 mm to heavy rainfall in Duri with 224 mm.For specific regional insights in Riau for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Riau climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 3 most popular destinations in Riau?
Pekanbaru
In January Pekanbaru 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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Dumai
In January Dumai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Duri
In January Duri generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Riau, in Indonesia.
Is January the best time to visit Riau?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Riau due to the typically poor weather in Pekanbaru.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Pekanbaru. The weather in January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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