Sorong weather in January (West Papua, Indonesia)

Is January a good time to explore Sorong weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Sorong typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 30°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 25°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Precipitation

Sorong in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 259 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 17 days days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sorong. August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sorong, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 259 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 81%  

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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