Alotau Weather in January
During January, Alotau experiences very high daytime temperatures of 31°C (88°F) and cooler nights around 24°C (75°F). January sits within the rainy season, so expect regular and often heavy rainfall.
Rainfall in Alotau in January
As part of the rainy season, Alotau sees around 21 days of rain in January, with an average of 314 mm (12 in). Rainy season showers here are typically intense, often clearing quickly but coming down hard while they last.
Temperature in Alotau in January
January in Alotau brings very high temperatures, with highs of 31°C (88°F) and nights around 24°C (75°F). It's usually most comfortable outside during the morning and later in the day. Nights are warm at 24°C (75°F). It's worth making sure your accommodation has decent ventilation or air conditioning.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Alotau. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
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Alotau Temperature in January
Min Temperature
24°C (75°F)
Max Temperature
31°C (88°F)
Chance of Rain
69%
Precipitation
314 mm (12 in)
Rainy days
21 days
Humidity
75% *
Historical weather for Alotau in January
Browse day-by-day weather records for Alotau spanning 26 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Alotau historical weather extremes in January
Based on weather observations in Alotau between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during January.
- The warmest day in January was on January 15, 2018, with a maximum of 36°C (97°F).
- The lowest daytime temperature in January was 26°C (79°F), recorded on January 9, 2022.
- The coldest night in January in Alotau was on January 10, 2022, with a minimum of 22°C (72°F).
- Peak precipitation in January occurred on January 7, 2013, when 152 mm (6 in) of precipitation was measured.
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What to Wear in Alotau in January
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in January. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.What To Do in Alotau in January
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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