Weather in January in Micronesia
Thinking about venturing to Micronesia this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Micronesia in January?
January in Micronesia generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Colonia. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Guam with an average of 84 mm to heavy rainfall in Kosrae with 305 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Colonia enjoys approximately 211 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Micronesia in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Micronesia climate page.
Where to go in Micronesia in January
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Micronesia?
Colonia
In January Colonia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Yepan
In January Yepan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Guam
In January Guam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Kosrae
In January Kosrae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Ponape
In January Ponape generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Micronesia?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Micronesia. Typically, the climate in Colonia is pleasant. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Micronesia is in January, February, March and April with generally pleasant weather in Colonia. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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