Micronesia weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Micronesia in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Micronesia in January?
January in Micronesia generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation ranging from moderate to heavy.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) 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 varies from moderate rainfall in Guam with an average of 84mm (3.3 inches) to heavy rainfall in Kosrae with 305mm (12 inches). It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 211 hours of sunshine in Colonia during the entire month.
For more details on the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our Micronesia climate page. To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Micronesia in January, check out the map below.
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Average weather in Colonia
In January Colonia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Yepan
In January Yepan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (80°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Guam
In January Guam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Kosrae
In January Kosrae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (80°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Ponape
In January Ponape generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to go to Micronesia?
In our opinion January is one of the best times to visit Micronesia with commonly pleasant weather in Colonia. 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.
The worst months are May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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