West Sumatra Weather in January

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

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Bukittinggi Matur Kotabaru Sawahlunto

Planning a journey to West Sumatra, Indonesia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in West Sumatra in January

West Sumatra, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. January in West Sumatra generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Bukittinggi.

For specific regional insights in West Sumatra, Indonesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sawahlunto with an average of 225 mm (8.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Padang Panjang with 329 mm (13 in).

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Best Places to Visit in West Sumatra in January

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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 Sumatra

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

Temperature range in West Sumatra (January)

Precipitation variation in West Sumatra (January)

Bukittinggi

In January Bukittinggi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
380 mm (15 in)
310 mm (12 in)
294 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Bukittinggi →

Matur

In January Matur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
396 mm (16 in)
323 mm (13 in)
312 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Matur →

Kotabaru

In January Kotabaru generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
385 mm (15 in)
318 mm (13 in)
296 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kotabaru →

Sawahlunto

In January Sawahlunto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
255 mm (10 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Sawahlunto →

Batusangkar

In January Batusangkar 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 poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
341 mm (13 in)
289 mm (11 in)
258 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Batusangkar →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bukittinggi 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 310 mm (12 in)
Matur 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 323 mm (13 in)
Kotabaru 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 318 mm (13 in)
Sawahlunto 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 225 mm (8.9 in)
Batusangkar 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 289 mm (11 in)
Padang Panjang 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 329 mm (13 in)

West Sumatra weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, West Sumatra, Indonesia generally has poor weather conditions. Bukittinggi sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Bukittinggi peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in January, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

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

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to West Sumatra, Indonesia, with Bukittinggi averaging around 310 mm (12 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit West Sumatra, Indonesia due to the typically poor weather in Bukittinggi.

Generally speaking, June and July provide unpleasant weather in Bukittinggi.

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