Weather in January in West Kalimantan
Planning a getaway to West Kalimantan 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 West Kalimantan in January?
West Kalimantan is a region in Indonesia. January in West Kalimantan generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Ketapang at 29°C to very warm in Pontianak at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Pontianak and 26°C in Ketapang. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Singkawang with an average of 293 mm to heavy rainfall in Ketapang with 334 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 146 hours of sunlight anticipated in Pontianak. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For specific regional insights in West Kalimantan for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our West Kalimantan climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 3 most popular destinations in West Kalimantan?
Pontianak
In January Pontianak 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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Singkawang
In January Singkawang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ketapang
In January Ketapang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°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 West Kalimantan?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to West Kalimantan with often poor weather in Pontianak.
Generally speaking, July and August provide tolerable weather in Pontianak. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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