Weather in Medan for January 2026
In general, the average temperature in Medan at the beginning of January is 29.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 28.1 °C by the end of January.
Medan experiences heavy rainfall in January, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 719.1 mm.
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Medan Weather January
Temperatures trend during January in Medan
January weather in Medan day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /21° | 2.2 mm | 6 | |
2 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /21° | 1.5 mm | 6 | |
3 Jan. | Heavy rain at times | 30° /22° | 4.8 mm | 7 | |
4 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /22° | 2.9 mm | 7 | |
5 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /22° | 4.2 mm | 6 | |
6 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 30° /22° | 8.8 mm | 7 | |
7 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /22° | 12.5 mm | 6 | |
8 Jan. | Light rain shower | 28° /22° | 12 mm | 6 | |
9 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 30° /22° | 4.2 mm | 7 | |
10 Jan. | Light rain shower | 30° /22° | 4.6 mm | 7 | |
11 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /22° | 5.1 mm | 7 | |
12 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /22° | 13 mm | 6 | |
13 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /22° | 7.9 mm | 7 | |
14 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 30° /22° | 7 mm | 6 | |
15 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 30° /22° | 6.5 mm | 7 | |
16 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /22° | 12.8 mm | 6 | |
17 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /22° | 13.8 mm | 6 | |
18 Jan. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /21° | 3.2 mm | 7 | |
19 Jan. | Light rain shower | 29° /22° | 9.1 mm | 6 | |
20 Jan. | Moderate rain at times | 30° /22° | 3.6 mm | 7 | |
21 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /22° | 16.6 mm | 6 | |
22 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 30° /22° | 10.6 mm | 6 | |
23 Jan. | Light rain shower | 30° /22° | 8.6 mm | 6 | |
24 Jan. | Light rain shower | 27° /22° | 10.2 mm | 6 | |
25 Jan. | Overcast | 28° /21° | 9.2 mm | 6 | |
26 Jan. | Light rain shower | 28° /21° | 4.3 mm | 6 | |
27 Jan. | Light rain shower | 28° /22° | 8.6 mm | 6 | |
28 Jan. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 27° /22° | 8.7 mm | 6 | |
29 Jan. | Light rain shower | 27° /22° | 8.5 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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Medan weather in January vs December vs February
December | January | February | |
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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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Medan in January - FAQ
What to pack to Medan in January?
As you prepare for your trip to 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 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 Medan
UV exposure in Medan during January
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