Surabaya in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +88°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 25 rainy days with an average precipitation of 261 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+88°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
261 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Surabaya has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Surabaya in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Surabaya for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in January is +90°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +91°F during the day and a minimum of +75°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +90°F.
Is Surabaya warm or cold in January?
Surabaya is typically hot in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +88°F to +88°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
January is one of the coolest months in Surabaya, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Surabaya in January
Surabaya weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+88°F
+88°F
+86°F
Min. temperature
+73°F
+73°F
+72°F
Max. temperature
+97°F
+95°F
+93°F
Rainfall
248 mm
261 mm
241 mm
Wind
1 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
80%
83%
83%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1008 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
0
0
0
Rainy days
24
25
23
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +88°F for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 248 mm to 261 mm.Humidity rises from 80% to 83%.Winds are stronger in comparison to December, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Surabaya in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Surabaya is gradually decreasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Surabaya based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 97%, leading to total precipitation of around 183 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 23 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in Surabaya, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Surabaya wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 261 mm of rainfall per day. August, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 7 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Surabaya?
This is the weather in Surabaya in January 2024:
1 January
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+86°F
2 January
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+90°F
3 January
☀️
+89°F
4 January
☀️
+91°F
5 January
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+92°F
6 January
☁️
+90°F
7 January
☀️
+89°F
8 January
☀️
+90°F
9 January
☀️
+90°F
10 January
☁️
+88°F
11 January
☁️
+90°F
12 January
🌧️
+90°F
13 January
☁️
+90°F
14 January
☀️
+91°F
15 January
☀️
+91°F
16 January
🌧️
+91°F
17 January
🌫️
+87°F
18 January
🌧️
+88°F
19 January
🌫️
+86°F
20 January
🌫️
+91°F
21 January
🌫️
+90°F
22 January
☁️
+90°F
23 January
🌧️
+90°F
24 January
🌧️
+90°F
25 January
🌧️
+88°F
26 January
🌧️
+86°F
27 January
🌧️
+87°F
28 January
🌧️
+84°F
29 January
🌧️
+90°F
30 January
🌫️
+90°F
31 January
🌧️
+89°F
In January 2024 Surabaya had 9 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +90°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +84°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Surabaya climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Surabaya in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+87°F) and the highest in 2009 (+91°F). The driest year was 1997 with only 1067 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 2524 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Surabaya in January:
Is January a good time to visit Surabaya?
It’s always a good time to visit Surabaya, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Surabaya in January?
Absolutely, January is hot in Surabaya. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Surabaya rainy in January?
Surabaya is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Surabaya in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Surabaya in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Indonesia
Check out the weather for other cities in Indonesia.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Surabaya, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.