Tana Toraja Weather in January

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

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Rantepao Makale

Thinking about venturing to Tana Toraja, 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 Tana Toraja in January

Tana Toraja, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. The weather in Tana Toraja in January can be quite varied, with warm temperatures and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in Rantepao.

To explore the conditions in Tana Toraja, Indonesia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Makale with an average of 296 mm (12 in) to heavy rainfall in Rantepao with 439 mm (17 in).

Explore Tana Toraja by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tana Toraja - and find the best time to visit. (based on Rantepao)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May27°C (81°F) June27°C (81°F) July26°C (79°F) This monthAugust27°C (81°F) September28°C (82°F) October28°C (82°F) November28°C (82°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tana Toraja in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Tana Toraja

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

Temperature range in Tana Toraja (January)

Precipitation variation in Tana Toraja (January)

Rantepao

In January Rantepao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
466 mm (18 in)
439 mm (17 in)
474 mm (19 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Rantepao →

Makale

In January Makale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
290 mm (11 in)
296 mm (12 in)
263 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Makale →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Tana Toraja, 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 Tana Toraja in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rantepao 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 439 mm (17 in)
Makale 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 296 mm (12 in)

Tana Toraja weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tana Toraja, Indonesia in January?

In January, Tana Toraja, Indonesia generally has less favorable weather conditions. Rantepao sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in Tana Toraja, Indonesia in January?

Rantepao averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

Does Tana Toraja, Indonesia get a lot of rain in January?

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Tana Toraja, Indonesia, with Rantepao averaging around 439 mm (17 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Tana Toraja, Indonesia?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Rantepao, January may not be the ideal time to visit Tana Toraja, Indonesia.

Generally speaking, July, August, September and October provide very good weather in Rantepao. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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