South Sumatra weather in January
Planning a getaway to South Sumatra this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in South Sumatra in January?
South Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. January in South Sumatra generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Palembang. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 257 mm in Palembang. Palembang enjoys a balanced 170 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For a closer look at January's conditions in South Sumatra, see the map below. For a more detailed look at South Sumatra's yearly weather, check out our South Sumatra climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in South Sumatra?
Palembang
In January Palembang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°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 January the best time to visit South Sumatra?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Palembang, January may not be the ideal time to visit South Sumatra.
Generally speaking, August provides pleasant weather in Palembang. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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