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Java weather
in January

January is a difficult time — July offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -7.80°N 110.36°E
30°CMax temperature
92%Rainy days
7.9hSunshine / day

Java weather in January

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
92% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.0/10)

Should you visit Java in January?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.

❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.

🌧 Rain : █████████░ 92%
🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 30°C
☀️ Sunshine : ██████░░░░ 7.9h/d

Our take: January is an average time for Java. July (8.0/10) is clearly preferable.

Java in January by trip type

What to expect in January

🎯 Cultural sites less crowded than peak season — more enjoyable visits Even in winter, Java enjoys 30°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 92% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.0/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Java

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌧️ January23°C30°C92%10.47.9h5.8/10
🌧️ February23°C30°C95%12.37.9h5.4/10
🌧️ March23°C30°C92%10.18.6h6.1/10
🌦️ April23°C30°C88%8.110.0h7.0/10
⛅ May23°C31°C63%5.210.9h7.1/10
🌤️ June22°C31°C54%4.811.0h7.2/10
🌤️ July22°C30°C33%1.611.0h8.0/10
🌤️ August21°C31°C35%1.711.1h7.7/10
🌤️ September22°C31°C54%3.711.0h7.3/10
⛅ October23°C31°C76%6.710.4h7.0/10
🌧️ November23°C30°C92%13.28.1h5.6/10
🌧️ December23°C30°C89%9.48.1h6.2/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Java averages 30°C, 92% rainy days and 7.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.8/10. See methodology →

January vs July (best month)

The best month is July (score 8.0/10). Difference:

FAQ — Java in January

Is January a good time to visit Java?
January is an acceptable time for Java (score 5.8/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (8.0/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Java in January?
Yes, 92% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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