Borneo · WinterMonth summary
Borneo weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 84°F
🌧 Rainy days
86% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (7.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Borneo 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: January is a good time to visit Borneo. February remains slightly better (+0.1 pts).
By trip type
Borneo 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
Even in winter, Borneo enjoys 29°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 86% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (7.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 75°F | 84°F | 86% | 0.4in | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 75°F | 84°F | 76% | 0.2in | 10.2h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ March | 77°F | 86°F | 79% | 0.3in | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 77°F | 86°F | 85% | 0.3in | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 77°F | 88°F | 79% | 0.4in | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ June | 77°F | 86°F | 71% | 0.3in | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ July | 77°F | 86°F | 68% | 0.3in | 10.3h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 77°F | 88°F | 71% | 0.4in | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 77°F | 86°F | 74% | 0.3in | 9.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 75°F | 86°F | 86% | 0.4in | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 75°F | 86°F | 91% | 0.4in | 9.9h | 6.7/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 75°F | 86°F | 91% | 0.4in | 9.4h | 6.4/10 |
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, Borneo averages 84°F, 86% rainy days and 9.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 7.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -10%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Borneo in January
Is January a good time to visit Borneo?
January is an acceptable time for Borneo (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (7.1/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Borneo in January?
Yes, 86% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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