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West Java Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in West Java, Indonesia in January.

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Are you planning a trip a to West Java, Indonesia in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in West Java in January

West Java, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. January in West Java generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Palayangan at 26°C (79°F) to very warm in Cikarang at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Cikarang and 19°C (66°F) in Palayangan.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Java, Indonesia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Batukaras with an average of 278 mm (11 in) to heavy rainfall in Garut with 493 mm (19 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Bandung typically sees 156 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore West Java by month

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Best Places to Visit in West Java in January

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

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 West Java

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

Temperature range in West Java (January)

Precipitation variation in West Java (January)

Bandung

In January Bandung generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
156 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
442 mm (17 in)
410 mm (16 in)
436 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bandung →

Bogor

In January Bogor generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
188 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
372 mm (15 in)
354 mm (14 in)
377 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bogor →

Lembang

In January Lembang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
156 hours
169 hours
Monthly rainfall
419 mm (16 in)
393 mm (15 in)
418 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lembang →

Puncak

In January Puncak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
188 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
369 mm (15 in)
349 mm (14 in)
369 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Puncak →

Bekasi

In January Bekasi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
188 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
293 mm (12 in)
341 mm (13 in)
348 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bekasi →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bandung 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 410 mm (16 in)
Bogor 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 354 mm (14 in)
Lembang 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 393 mm (15 in)
Puncak 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 349 mm (14 in)
Bekasi 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 341 mm (13 in)
Cikarang 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 350 mm (14 in)

West Java weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in West Java, Indonesia in January?

West Java, Indonesia typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Bandung average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in West Java, Indonesia in January?

In Bandung, the average daytime high in January is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 20°C (68°F).

Does West Java, Indonesia get a lot of rain in January?

Rainfall in West Java, Indonesia peaks during January. Bandung averages roughly 410 mm (16 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit West Java, Indonesia?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to West Java, Indonesia with often poor weather in Bandung.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly perfect weather in Bandung. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in West Java.

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