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Tarakan weather in January (East Kalimantan, Indonesia)

Curious about the January weather in Tarakan? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Tarakan generally has 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, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 25°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Tarakan in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 262 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 20 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 124 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Tarakan, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 67%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 262 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
SunshineSunshine 124 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Indonesia in January

Find out more about the weather in Indonesia in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Tarakan in January?

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. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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