Sawahlunto weather in January (Sumatra, Indonesia)

Curious about the climate in Sawahlunto this January? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Sawahlunto generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 20°C.

Precipitation

Sawahlunto in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 225 mm for the month. This month experiences about 16 days of rain according to historical data.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, March, April and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sawahlunto climate page with graphs.

 

Sawahlunto, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 225 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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