January · Indonesia
Best time to visit Labuan Bajo in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Labuan Bajo in January
Average temperature 27°C, 255 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.2/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 255 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Labuan Bajo scores 6.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 27°C, 255 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Labuan Bajo is the gateway to Komodo's dragons, Padar's viewpoints and Flores' volcano lakes.
January in Labuan Bajo — workable with trade-offs
Days in January average 27°C (80°F) and humidity near 87% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 255 mm, but with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 6.2/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Labuan Bajo — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Labuan Bajo in January?
- In January, Labuan Bajo averages 27°C, 255 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Labuan Bajo?
- January earns a 6.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Labuan Bajo in January?
- Expect about 255 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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