Banda Aceh weather in January
In January, Banda Aceh sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 137 mm of rain across 15 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 42 min at the start of January to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Banda Aceh's 2nd-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Banda Aceh's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 137 mm
- 15 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 6:57 AM – 6:39 PM
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.03 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Banda Aceh is city in Aceh Province, Indonesia.
- Density
- 4,367/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1205
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical January day in Banda Aceh reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 24 |
| 2 | 29 | 24 |
| 3 | 29 | 24 |
| 4 | 29 | 24 |
| 5 | 29 | 24 |
| 6 | 29 | 24 |
| 7 | 29 | 24 |
| 8 | 29 | 24 |
| 9 | 29 | 24 |
| 10 | 29 | 24 |
| 11 | 29 | 24 |
| 12 | 29 | 24 |
| 13 | 29 | 24 |
| 14 | 29 | 24 |
| 15 | 29 | 24 |
| 16 | 29 | 24 |
| 17 | 29 | 24 |
| 18 | 29 | 24 |
| 19 | 29 | 24 |
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| 25 | 29 | 24 |
| 26 | 29 | 24 |
| 27 | 29 | 24 |
| 28 | 29 | 24 |
| 29 | 29 | 24 |
| 30 | 29 | 24 |
| 31 | 29 | 24 |
How January really feels in Banda Aceh
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 17 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Banda Aceh weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 9th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 24° | 137 | 15 | 11.7 | 4.8 |
| Feb | 29° / 24° | 96 | 13 | 11.8 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 30° / 25° | 156 | 19 | 12 | 4.0 |
| Apr | 30° / 25° | 202 | 24.4 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| May | 30° / 25° | 219 | 20.4 | 12.2 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 30° / 25° | 113 | 14.5 | 12.3 | 4.2 |
| Jul | 30° / 25° | 125 | 15.1 | 12.3 | 4.3 |
| Aug | 30° / 25° | 159 | 17.4 | 12.2 | 4.1 |
| Sep | 29° / 24° | 193 | 19.2 | 12 | 3.9 |
| Oct | 28° / 24° | 282 | 24.6 | 11.9 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 28° / 24° | 361 | 26.1 | 11.7 | 3.4 |
| Dec | 28° / 24° | 263 | 21 | 11.7 | 4.1 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 12% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 75%.
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| Clearer (%) | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
| Cloudier (%) | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 70 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 77 |
| 2 | 24 | 76 |
| 3 | 24 | 76 |
| 4 | 25 | 75 |
| 5 | 25 | 75 |
| 6 | 25 | 75 |
| 7 | 24 | 76 |
| 8 | 25 | 75 |
| 9 | 25 | 75 |
| 10 | 25 | 75 |
| 11 | 25 | 75 |
| 12 | 25 | 75 |
| 13 | 24 | 76 |
| 14 | 24 | 76 |
| 15 | 24 | 76 |
| 16 | 24 | 76 |
| 17 | 23 | 77 |
| 18 | 23 | 77 |
| 19 | 23 | 77 |
| 20 | 24 | 76 |
| 21 | 24 | 76 |
| 22 | 24 | 76 |
| 23 | 24 | 76 |
| 24 | 25 | 75 |
| 25 | 27 | 73 |
| 26 | 27 | 73 |
| 27 | 27 | 73 |
| 28 | 27 | 73 |
| 29 | 29 | 71 |
| 30 | 30 | 70 |
| 31 | 30 | 70 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Banda Aceh gets around 137 mm of rain over 15 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 48% and peaks near 56% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 56 |
| 2 | 55 |
| 3 | 55 |
| 4 | 55 |
| 5 | 54 |
| 6 | 54 |
| 7 | 53 |
| 8 | 53 |
| 9 | 52 |
| 10 | 51 |
| 11 | 51 |
| 12 | 50 |
| 13 | 49 |
| 14 | 48 |
| 15 | 47 |
| 16 | 47 |
| 17 | 46 |
| 18 | 45 |
| 19 | 45 |
| 20 | 45 |
| 21 | 44 |
| 22 | 44 |
| 23 | 44 |
| 24 | 44 |
| 25 | 44 |
| 26 | 44 |
| 27 | 44 |
| 28 | 43 |
| 29 | 43 |
| 30 | 43 |
| 31 | 43 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the oppressive band about 94% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 |
| Miserable (%) | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 95 | 3 |
| 2 | 2 | 95 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 4 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 5 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 6 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 7 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 8 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 9 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 10 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 11 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 12 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 13 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 14 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 15 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 16 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 17 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 18 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 19 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 20 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 21 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 22 | 2 | 93 | 5 |
| 23 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 24 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 25 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 26 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 27 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 28 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 29 | 2 | 94 | 4 |
| 30 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
| 31 | 3 | 93 | 4 |
Wind in January
Winds average 9 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 11 h 42 min at the start of January to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:51 AM to 6:59 AM, and sunset from 6:32 PM to 6:45 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:51 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:53 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.7 | 6:51 | 6:32 |
| 2 | 11.7 | 6:52 | 6:33 |
| 3 | 11.7 | 6:52 | 6:33 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:53 | 6:34 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:53 | 6:34 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:53 | 6:35 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:54 | 6:35 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:54 | 6:36 |
| 9 | 11.7 | 6:54 | 6:36 |
| 10 | 11.7 | 6:55 | 6:37 |
| 11 | 11.7 | 6:55 | 6:37 |
| 12 | 11.7 | 6:55 | 6:38 |
| 13 | 11.7 | 6:56 | 6:38 |
| 14 | 11.7 | 6:56 | 6:38 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:56 | 6:39 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 6:57 | 6:39 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 6:57 | 6:40 |
| 18 | 11.7 | 6:57 | 6:40 |
| 19 | 11.7 | 6:57 | 6:41 |
| 20 | 11.7 | 6:58 | 6:41 |
| 21 | 11.7 | 6:58 | 6:41 |
| 22 | 11.7 | 6:58 | 6:42 |
| 23 | 11.7 | 6:58 | 6:42 |
| 24 | 11.7 | 6:58 | 6:42 |
| 25 | 11.7 | 6:59 | 6:43 |
| 26 | 11.7 | 6:59 | 6:43 |
| 27 | 11.7 | 6:59 | 6:43 |
| 28 | 11.7 | 6:59 | 6:44 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 6:59 | 6:44 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:59 | 6:44 |
| 31 | 11.8 | 6:59 | 6:45 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.03 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.16 kWh/m² to a high of 5.72 kWh/m² in March across the year — January's 5.03 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.3 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Banda Aceh
None of Banda Aceh's seasonal hazards are active in January. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Banda Aceh sits in the North Indian Ocean cyclone zone; the season peaks May and October–November.
Is January a good time to visit Banda Aceh?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Banda Aceh for sightseeing.
What to pack for Banda Aceh in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Banda Aceh sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 15 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Banda Aceh in January
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in May at about 30°C and coldest in December near 29°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 30 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Banda Aceh in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Banda Aceh peaks around February 20 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 13 at about 10 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Air quality in Banda Aceh in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Banda Aceh is worst in March — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Moderate |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 15 | Moderate |
| May | 13 | Moderate |
| Jun | 13 | Moderate |
| Jul | 13 | Moderate |
| Aug | 14 | Moderate |
| Sep | 14 | Moderate |
| Oct | 13 | Moderate |
| Nov | 12 | Moderate |
| Dec | 12 | Good |
Where is Banda Aceh?
Banda Aceh sits at 5.5°N, 95.3°E, 9 m above sea level, in Indonesia. The nearest listed city is Sabang, 39 km away.
Topography around Banda Aceh
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Banda Aceh.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Banda Aceh has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 14 m around an average of 6 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,320 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,292 m.
The land around Banda Aceh is covered by artificial surfaces (68%) and trees (22%) within 3 km, trees (41%) and water (34%) within 16 km, and water (66%) and trees (29%) within 80 km.
Indonesia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,060
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 30%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.3
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 11.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 471
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Banda Aceh (5.5417°, 95.3333°, elevation 9 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).