Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Medan with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Medan in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Medan with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 23°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Medan will be around 31°C, with nights close to 24°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 117 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average precipitation chance is 37% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Medan. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Medan in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
117 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Medan?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Medan. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Medan in January
With 34°C, Medan hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 17°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Medan
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Medan, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Medan
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Medan, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Medan.
Daily UV Index in January in Medan
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Medan, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Medan Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Medan, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Medan Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Medan, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Medan
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Average Weather in Medan by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Medan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
