Riau Weather in January

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

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Pekanbaru Dumai Duri

Planning a journey to Riau, Indonesia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Riau in January

Riau, Indonesia 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 (90°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Pekanbaru. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Riau, Indonesia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Dumai with an average of 214 mm (8.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Duri with 224 mm (8.8 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Riau in January

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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 Riau

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

Temperature range in Riau (January)

Precipitation variation in Riau (January)

Pekanbaru

In January Pekanbaru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°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
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
281 mm (11 in)
223 mm (8.8 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Pekanbaru →

Dumai

In January Dumai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°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
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
339 mm (13 in)
214 mm (8.4 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Dumai →

Duri

In January Duri generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°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
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
290 mm (11 in)
224 mm (8.8 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Duri →

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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 Riau in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pekanbaru 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 223 mm (8.8 in)
Dumai 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 214 mm (8.4 in)
Duri 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 224 mm (8.8 in)

Riau weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Riau, Indonesia generally has poor weather conditions. Pekanbaru sees daytime temperatures near 32°C (90°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Pekanbaru peak at roughly 32°C (90°F) in January, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Pekanbaru records an average of 223 mm (8.8 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Riau, Indonesia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Riau, Indonesia?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Riau, Indonesia due to the typically poor weather in Pekanbaru.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Pekanbaru.

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