Kuta, Bali weather in January
Temperature, sea and sunshine in January: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in January
Good
Best time to visit: May – October
What is the weather like in Kuta, Bali in January?
In January, Kuta, Bali is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 270 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Kuta, Bali.
January compared
How the weather changes from December to February. Tap a month to open it.
| DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 71 | 70 | 70 |
| Day | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Night | 26° | 26° | 26° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Sun | 6 h | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 28 | 28 | 26 |
More details for January
- Daylight
- 12 h 35 min06:11 – 18:45
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 89 %on average
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Makassar
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in January
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Kuta, Bali in January: quick answers
Is Kuta, Bali hot in January?
Yes. In January, Kuta, Bali is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C and nights stay around 26 °C.
Can you swim in Kuta, Bali in January?
Yes. In January the sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Kuta, Bali in January?
It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 270 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)