West Nusa Tenggara weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in West Nusa Tenggara: highs of 28°C (83°F) and about 289 mm (11.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 25°C (76°F) and cloud cover 82% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the 4th coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 28°C (83°F) and 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Mataram, the largest city in West Nusa Tenggara. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit West Nusa Tenggara?
least pleasant month Weather score 35/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in West Nusa Tenggara. For better conditions, consider May–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in West Nusa Tenggara in January?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 289 mm (11.4 in) falls in an average January. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is West Nusa Tenggara in January?
Days average 28°C (83°F) and nights 25°C (76°F).
West Nusa Tenggara weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (83°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 289 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| February | 28°C (83°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 240 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
| March | 28°C (83°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 206 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
| April | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 125 mm | 58% | fair |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 82 mm | 43% | best |
| June | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 40 mm | 38% | best |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 28 mm | 34% | best |
| August | 29°C (83°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 11 mm | 32% | best |
| September | 30°C (86°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 39 mm | 33% | best |
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 65 mm | 42% | best |
| November | 30°C (87°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 175 mm | 64% | fair |
| December | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 284 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across West Nusa Tenggara in January
Weather can differ a lot within West Nusa Tenggara: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mataram | 28°C (83°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 289 mm | least pleasant |
| Lombok | 28°C (83°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 289 mm | least pleasant |
| Bima | 29°C (83°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 227 mm | least pleasant |
| Selong | 28°C (83°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 289 mm | least pleasant |
| Sumbawa Besar | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 246 mm | least pleasant |
| Taliwang | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 272 mm | least pleasant |
| Dompu | 29°C (83°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 227 mm | least pleasant |
| Praya | 28°C (83°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 289 mm | least pleasant |