Weather on the island of Sumatra in january 2025

Below, check out the weather forecast for january for most popular cities in Sumatra. These datas are statistics for the month of january from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.



Where to go on the island of Sumatra in january?

Where to go on the island of Sumatra in january: destination map

Legend: perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad

Where to go in each region in january?

Bangka-Belitung Islands
(Pulau Bangka, Pulau Belitung...)
85°F to 86°F20 à 23 days85°F
tolerable weather*
Central of Sumatra
(Padang City, Dumai, Bukittinggi...)
83°F to 90°F12 à 24 days85°F to 86°F
tolerable weather*
North of Sumatra
(Medan, Banda Aceh, Pematangsiantar...)
77°F to 90°F12 à 27 days85°F to 86°F
tolerable weather*
Riau Islands
(Batam, Tanjungpinang...)
86°F13 days83°F
tolerable weather
South of Sumatra
(Palembang, Bengkulu, Bandar Lampung...)
86°F to 90°F13 à 25 days85°F to 86°F
bad weather*
*over most of the region. Weather may vary locally.


Where should you go on the island of Sumatra in january when it comes to the weather?

Remember:
The climate on the island of Sumatra in january ranges from tolerable to very bad depending on the region and city.

Although it is not perfect the weather in Sumatra in january should be pretty good in Banda Aceh and Sigli. I allows to savor tours in these places. And even why not take a little time to take a nap at the pool under the sun!

If you do not go to spend your time in a lounger by the pool, but, for example to go sightseeing, the cities of Langsa, Tanjungpinang, Tebingtinggi, Gunung Leuser National Park, Simpang, Kisaran, Batam, Bukit Lawang, Dumai, Jambi City, Samosir, Sibolga, Padangsidempuan, Pematangsiantar, Parapat, Padang City, Lhokseumawe, Pekanbaru, Medan, Bengkulu, Gunungsitoli (Pulau Nias) and Takengon have a quite correct weather for it in january. Eventually, it is not advisable to travel in the cities of Palembang, Lac Maninjau, Bandar Lampung, lake Toba, Berastagi, Metro, Bukittinggi, Payakumbuh and Pariaman in january because the climate is bad.


Climate on the island of Sumatra in january

Climate in Medan in january

In january, maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 76°F (for an average temperature of 83°F). The climate is very warm in this city in this month. With 7.2in over 13 days, you will experience some showers during your stay. But this is rather reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a correct weather, the month of january is okay (but not the best month) for traveling in this locality.

January
Average temperature 83°F
Highest temperature 90°F
Lowest temperature 76°F
Rainfall 7.2in
Number of days with rainfall 13 day(s)
(43%)
Humidity 89%
Daily sunshine hours 11
Cloud cover 39%
Length of day 11:57
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable
more information about the climate in Medan in january

Climate in Palembang in january

In the month of january, the mean temperature in Palembang is 83°F (maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 77°F). The climate is very warm in that locality in january. With 9.3in over 15 days, rain is to be feared during your stay. Consider to bring Rain coats.

January
Average temperature 83°F
Highest temperature 90°F
Lowest temperature 77°F
Rainfall 9.3in
Number of days with rainfall 15 day(s)
(49%)
Humidity 93%
Daily sunshine hours 11
Cloud cover 54%
Length of day 12:16
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable
more information about the climate in Palembang in january

Climate in Banda Aceh in january

In the month of january, maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 74°F (for an average temperature of 81°F). The climate is burning in that area in january. With 8.8in over 12 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your journey. But this is reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a good weather, the month of january is a good time to go there in Indonesia.

January
Average temperature 81°F
Highest temperature 86°F
Lowest temperature 74°F
Sea temperature 84°F
Rainfall 8.8in
Number of days with rainfall 12 day(s)
(40%)
Humidity 86%
Daily sunshine hours 11
Cloud cover 39%
Length of day 11:50
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net good
more information about the climate in Banda Aceh in january

Climate in Bandar Lampung in january

In the month of january, the mean temperature in Bandar Lampung is 83°F (maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 76°F). The climate is very warm in that locality in this month. With 17.3in over 23 days, rain is to be feared throughout your vacations. Consider to bring Rain coats.

January
Average temperature 83°F
Highest temperature 88°F
Lowest temperature 76°F
Sea temperature 84°F
Rainfall 17.3in
Number of days with rainfall 23 day(s)
(75%)
Humidity 90%
Daily sunshine hours 12
Cloud cover 51%
Length of day 12:24
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net bad
more information about the climate in Bandar Lampung in january

Climate in Bengkulu in january

In the month of january, maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 77°F (for an average temperature of 83°F). The climate is burning in that locality in this month. With 10.9in over 13 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your trip. But this is moderate and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a correct climate, january is okay (but not good month) for traveling in this locality in Indonesia.

January
Average temperature 83°F
Highest temperature 86°F
Lowest temperature 77°F
Sea temperature 85°F
Rainfall 10.9in
Number of days with rainfall 13 day(s)
(41%)
Humidity 82%
Daily sunshine hours 11
Cloud cover 42%
Length of day 12:19
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable
more information about the climate in Bengkulu in january


All cities on the island of Sumatra in january

Medan in januarytolerable weather
Palembang in januarytolerable weather
Banda Aceh in januarygood weather
Bandar Lampung in januarybad weather
Bengkulu in januarytolerable weather
Bukittinggi in januarytolerable weather
Dumai in januarygood weather
Gunungsitoli (Pulau Nias) in januarytolerable weather
Jambi City in januarytolerable weather
Padang City in januaryvery bad weather
Pematangsiantar in januarybad weather
Batam in januarytolerable weather
Berastagi in januaryvery bad weather
Way Kambas National Park in januarybad weather
Bukit Lawang in januarytolerable weather
Bukit Tigapuluh National Park in januarytolerable weather
Calang in januarytolerable weather
Kerinci Seblat National Park in januarytolerable weather
Lac Maninjau in januarytolerable weather
Lake Toba (Danau Toba) in januaryvery bad weather
Parapat in januarybad weather
Gunung Leuser National Park in januarytolerable weather
Payakumbuh in januaryvery bad weather
Pulau Bangka in januarybad weather
Pulau Belitung in januarytolerable weather
Pulau Rupat in januarygood weather
Pulau Siberut in januaryvery bad weather
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Weather data for Sumatra in january:

Weather data for Sumatra in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 on the island of Sumatra. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather on the island of Sumatra can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Sumatra.


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