Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
87°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Pekanbaru
Indonesia · Southeast Asia
Hot afternoons and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
87°F
Lows around 74°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
8.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 24 wet days this month.
77%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
8.3 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
57%January Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 94° and nights feel near 83°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
11%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 84°F, easing to about 80°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 89°F
Rain38%
Cloud90%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday86°F
Feels 94°F
Rain54%
Cloud91%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Feels 93°F
Rain58%
Cloud90%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 89°F
Rain33%
Cloud88%
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 | 74 | 8.2 | 24 | 8.3 | 87 |
| Feb | 89 | 74 | 6.3 | 21 | 9.1 | 85 |
| Mar | 89 | 74 | 8.4 | 26 | 8.6 | 86 |
| Apr | 90 | 75 | 9.2 | 28 | 8.5 | 87 |
| May | 90 | 76 | 7.5 | 25 | 8.9 | 86 |
| Jun | 90 | 75 | 5.1 | 19 | 9.4 | 85 |
| Jul | 89 | 74 | 4.9 | 19 | 9.5 | 84 |
| Aug | 89 | 74 | 6.3 | 22 | 9.5 | 85 |
| Sep | 89 | 74 | 7.7 | 24 | 9.3 | 86 |
| Oct | 89 | 74 | 9.5 | 27 | 8.8 | 86 |
| Nov | 88 | 74 | 11.7 | 27 | 7.4 | 87 |
| Dec | 87 | 74 | 10.4 | 27 | 7.4 | 88 |
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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: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
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