Java · WinterMonth summary
Java weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
73°F – 86°F
🌧 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)
Quick decision
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.
Our take: Not the best window: 92% rain risk and 7.9h of sunshine. July is much safer.
By trip type
Java in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Java enjoys 30°F. 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.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 73°F | 86°F | 92% | 0.4in | 7.9h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 73°F | 86°F | 95% | 0.5in | 7.9h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 73°F | 86°F | 92% | 0.4in | 8.6h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 73°F | 86°F | 88% | 0.3in | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 73°F | 88°F | 63% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 72°F | 88°F | 54% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 72°F | 86°F | 33% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 70°F | 88°F | 35% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 72°F | 88°F | 54% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ October | 73°F | 88°F | 76% | 0.3in | 10.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 73°F | 86°F | 92% | 0.5in | 8.1h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 73°F | 86°F | 89% | 0.4in | 8.1h | 6.2/10 |
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 86°F, 92% rainy days and 7.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.8/10.
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Comparison
January vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -59%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.1h/day
FAQ
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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