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Madang weather in January (Momase Region, Papua New Guinea)

What can you expect from the weather in Madang during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Madang generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 30°C, while night temperatures can drop to 25°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Madang in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 409 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 23 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 155 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Madang. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Madang climate page with graphs.

 

Madang, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 77%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 409 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 155 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Papua New Guinea in January

Find out more about the weather in Papua New Guinea in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Madang in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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