Samosir Island Weather in January

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

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Ambarita

Thinking about venturing to Samosir Island, Indonesia this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Samosir Island in January

Samosir Island, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. January in Samosir Island generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in Ambarita.

To explore the conditions in Samosir Island, Indonesia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 198 mm (7.8 in) in Ambarita.

Explore Samosir Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Samosir Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ambarita)

January26°C (79°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April27°C (81°F) May28°C (82°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October26°C (79°F) November26°C (79°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Samosir Island in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 Samosir Island

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Samosir Island, Indonesia?

Ambarita

In January Ambarita generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
273 mm (11 in)
198 mm (7.8 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Samosir Island, 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.

Samosir Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Samosir Island, Indonesia in January?

January in Samosir Island, Indonesia brings tolerable weather. In Ambarita, daytime temperatures are typically around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows hover near 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in Samosir Island, Indonesia in January?

Ambarita averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

Does Samosir Island, Indonesia get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Ambarita records an average of 198 mm (7.8 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Samosir Island, Indonesia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Samosir Island, Indonesia?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Ambarita, January might be a good time to visit Samosir Island, Indonesia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, May, June and July offering mostly pleasant weather in Ambarita. The weather in October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Samosir Island.

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