Labuan Bajo · WinterMonth summary
Labuan Bajo weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 28°C
🌧 Rainy days
90% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (8.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Labuan Bajo in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.0/10). August scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Labuan Bajo in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Diving still possible despite rain — underwater visibility stays decent at depth Even in winter, Labuan Bajo enjoys 28°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 90% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (8.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 24°C | 28°C | 90% | 19.1 | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 24°C | 28°C | 94% | 18.3 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 24°C | 29°C | 91% | 12.6 | 10.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 24°C | 29°C | 59% | 5.0 | 11.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 24°C | 30°C | 40% | 1.9 | 11.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 23°C | 29°C | 39% | 2.0 | 11.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 23°C | 29°C | 26% | 1.3 | 11.5h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ August | 22°C | 29°C | 23% | 0.9 | 11.7h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 23°C | 30°C | 37% | 1.8 | 11.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 24°C | 30°C | 48% | 2.8 | 11.9h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 30°C | 74% | 4.8 | 11.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 24°C | 29°C | 84% | 10.7 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
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, Labuan Bajo averages 28°C, 90% rainy days and 9.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 8.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -67%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Labuan Bajo in January
Is January a good time to visit Labuan Bajo?
January is an acceptable time for Labuan Bajo (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (8.6/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Labuan Bajo in January?
Yes, 90% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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