Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
87°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Medan
Indonesia · Asia
Humid air is the main limitation.
Limited, but doable
Mid to late
Daytime high
87°F
Lows around 73°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
Not available
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 25 wet days, fewer than in most months.
81%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Sunshine estimates are less reliable here; cloud and rain patterns are a better guide.
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
64%January Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 95° and nights feel near 81°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
15%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
3 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 85°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning81°F
Feels 89°F
Rain22%
Cloud81%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday87°F
Feels 95°F
Rain51%
Cloud85%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon85°F
Feels 94°F
Rain70%
Cloud87%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 89°F
Rain43%
Cloud87%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87 | 73 | 8.5 | 25 | — | 85 |
| Feb | 89 | 73 | 5.9 | 21 | — | 83 |
| Mar | 90 | 73 | 7.5 | 24 | — | 83 |
| Apr | 90 | 74 | 10.0 | 26 | — | 85 |
| May | 90 | 75 | 10.9 | 27 | — | 85 |
| Jun | 90 | 74 | 8.6 | 23 | — | 85 |
| Jul | 89 | 73 | 8.3 | 23 | — | 85 |
| Aug | 89 | 73 | 9.9 | 26 | — | 86 |
| Sep | 88 | 73 | 13.2 | 28 | — | 87 |
| Oct | 88 | 74 | 15.1 | 29 | — | 87 |
| Nov | 87 | 74 | 14.7 | 29 | — | 87 |
| Dec | 87 | 73 | 12.3 | 28 | — | 87 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: temporarily unavailable while its source is reviewed.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology