Weather in Kota Medan for January 2026
Until now, January 2026 in Kota Medan is slightly cooler than the historical average by -0.6 °C.
The forecast for the next days in Kota Medan predicts temperatures to be around 30 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Kota Medan at the beginning of January is 29.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately rise, reaching an average of 30.6 °C by the end of January.
Kota Medan experiences heavy rainfall in January, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 719.1 mm.
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Kota Medan Weather January
Temperatures trend during January in Kota Medan
January weather in Kota Medan day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /21° | 6 mm | 6 | |
| 2 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /21° | 4.8 mm | 6 | |
| 3 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 29° /21° | 5.8 mm | 7 | |
| 4 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /21° | 2.4 mm | 7 | |
| 5 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /22° | 4.7 mm | 6 | |
| 6 Jan. | Patchy light drizzle | 30° /22° | 6.9 mm | 7 | |
| 7 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /22° | 10.8 mm | 6 | |
| 8 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /22° | 12.5 mm | 6 | |
| 9 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 30° /22° | 8.6 mm | 6 | |
| 10 Jan. | Light rain shower | 30° /21° | 5 mm | 6 | |
| 11 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /21° | 4.9 mm | 6 | |
| 12 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /22° | 10 mm | 7 | |
| 13 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /21° | 5.9 mm | 7 | |
| 14 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 30° /21° | 5.6 mm | 6 | |
| 15 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /21° | 5.1 mm | 7 | |
| 16 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /22° | 0.2 mm | 2.2 | |
| 17 Jan. | Moderate rain | 29° /22° | 5.8 mm | 2.8 | |
| 18 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /22° | 2.7 mm | 2.5 | |
| 19 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /22° | 1 mm | 2.9 | |
| 20 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /22° | 1.8 mm | 5 | |
| 21 Jan. | Mist | 29° /22° | 0.1 mm | 5 | |
| 22 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /22° | 0.7 mm | 6 | |
| 23 Jan. | Sunny | 31° /22° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 24 Jan. | Partly cloudy | 31° /22° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 25 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /23° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
| 26 Jan. | Mist | 31° /22° | 0 mm | 6 | |
| 27 Jan. | Sunny | 31° /21° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 28 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 32° /22° | 1.4 mm | 6 | |
| 29 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /23° | 1.7 mm | 6 | |
| 30 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /21° | 5.6 mm | 7 | |
| 31 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /21° | 8.8 mm | 6 | |
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Kota Medan weather in January vs December vs February
| December | January | February | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Light rain shower | Patchy rain possible | Patchy rain possible |
| Temperatures | 30°/22° | 30°/22° | 32°/22° |
| Rainfall | 695 mm | 719 mm | 422 mm |
| Wind | 8.5 km/h | 7.9 km/h | 9.7 km/h |
| Humidity | 88% | 87% | 82% |
| Rainy days | 30 days | 31 days | 27 days |
| Dry days | 1 days | 0 days | 2 days |
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What to pack to Kota Medan in January?
As you prepare for your trip to Kota Medan in January, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Kota Medan, during January, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Sandals/Flip-flops: Comfortable for warm climates
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
- Insect Repellent: For destinations with mosquitos or other insects
January rainfall patterns in Kota Medan
UV exposure in Kota Medan during January
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