January · Timor-Leste
Best time to visit Baucau in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Baucau in January
Average temperature 24°C, 288 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
4.8/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 24°C
- Rainfall
- 288 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Baucau scores 4.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 24°C, 288 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Baucau is Timor-Leste's second urban center, known for a colonial-era old town, banyan trees, markets, limestone landscapes, and eastern road connections.
January in Baucau — the hardest end of the year
January averages 24°C (75°F) — pleasant for mornings and evenings on foot in the city, with a midday break when the sun is strongest.
288 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 4.8/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.2/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? August scores 4.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Baucau in January?
- In January, Baucau averages 24°C, 288 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Baucau?
- January earns a 4.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Baucau in January?
- Expect about 288 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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