Temperature in Sumatra in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Sumatra, Indonesia this January.

Sumatra, Indonesia, a region in Indonesia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 26°C (79°F) in Tuk Tuk to 32°C (90°F) in Dumai. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Dumai and 19°C (66°F) in Tuk Tuk.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Sumatra, Indonesia in January?

Discover the typical January temperatures for the most popular locations of Sumatra on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Sumatra temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Sumatra, Indonesia in January?

Medan averages a daytime high of 32°C (90°F) in January, which is very high for Sumatra, Indonesia.

How cold does it get at night in Sumatra, Indonesia in January?

Average overnight lows in Sumatra, Indonesia during January sit near 23°C (73°F) in Medan.

What is the warmest city in January in Sumatra, Indonesia?

Based on our systematic data collection, Dumai has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 32°C (90°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 24°C (75°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Sumatra, Indonesia?

Our database indicates that in January, Tuk Tuk is the city with the coolest temperatures in Sumatra, Indonesia. You can expect daytime highs of 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows close to 19°C (66°F).

How much sun does Sumatra, Indonesia get in January?

Medan enjoys a balanced 127 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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