South East Sulawesi Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South East Sulawesi, Indonesia in January.

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Kendari Baubau Pipulu

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

What to Expect in South East Sulawesi in January

South East Sulawesi, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. January in South East Sulawesi generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Kendari. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For specific regional insights in South East Sulawesi, Indonesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kendari with an average of 280 mm (11 in) to heavy rainfall in Baubau with 309 mm (12 in).

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January31°C (88°F) February31°C (88°F) March31°C (88°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October31°C (88°F) November31°C (88°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South East Sulawesi in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across South East Sulawesi.

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 South East Sulawesi

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

Temperature range in South East Sulawesi (January)

Precipitation variation in South East Sulawesi (January)

Kendari

In January Kendari generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
276 mm (11 in)
280 mm (11 in)
311 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Kendari →

Baubau

In January Baubau generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
313 mm (12 in)
309 mm (12 in)
333 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Baubau →

Pipulu

In January Pipulu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
291 mm (11 in)
293 mm (12 in)
325 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Pipulu →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in South East Sulawesi, 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 South East Sulawesi in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kendari 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 280 mm (11 in)
Baubau 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 309 mm (12 in)
Pipulu 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 293 mm (12 in)

South East Sulawesi weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South East Sulawesi, Indonesia in January?

South East Sulawesi, Indonesia typically experiences less favorable weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kendari average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in South East Sulawesi, Indonesia in January?

Daytime temperatures in Kendari peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in January, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does South East Sulawesi, Indonesia get a lot of rain in January?

Rainfall in South East Sulawesi, Indonesia peaks during January. Kendari averages roughly 280 mm (11 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit South East Sulawesi, Indonesia?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Kendari, January may not be the ideal time to visit South East Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly excellent weather in Kendari. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, June and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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