Pekanbaru Weather in January
Indonesia · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high29°C (84°F)
Avg low23°C (74°F)
Rainfall224 mm (8.8 in)
RatingPoor 1.7/10
Expect hot days in Pekanbaru in January: the average high is 29°C (84°F) and the average low is 23°C (74°F). The month is very wet, with about 224 mm (8.8 in) of rain spread over 22 days. Humidity averages 90%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 12 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Pekanbaru?
January is not the best time to visit Pekanbaru (1.7/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in June and July.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 29°C (84°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 23°C (74°F) |
| Daily mean | 26°C (78°F) |
| Rainfall | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 22 |
| Humidity | 90% |
| Cloud cover | 91% |
| Daylight | 12 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 1.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 0.5 km/h |
| vs December | About as warm as December, with 74 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Pekanbaru in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Pekanbaru weather in other months
Jan29°C / 23°C224 mmPoorFeb29°C / 23°C172 mmPoorMar29°C / 24°C264 mmPoorApr29°C / 24°C283 mmPoorMay29°C / 24°C228 mmPoorJun29°C / 24°C191 mmPoorJul29°C / 23°C163 mmPoorAug29°C / 23°C198 mmPoorSep30°C / 23°C222 mmPoorOct30°C / 24°C283 mmPoorNov29°C / 24°C341 mmPoorDec29°C / 23°C298 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit PekanbaruFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Dubai23°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Jaipur23°C · 10 mm · Excellent
- Abu Dhabi23°C · 14 mm · Excellent
- Agra23°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Varanasi25°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- Muscat26°C · 19 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Malacca29°C · 164 mm
- Singapore29°C · 263 mm
- Kuala Lumpur29°C · 220 mm
- Batam28°C · 264 mm
- Medan29°C · 155 mm
- Palembang29°C · 254 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.