Papua New Guinea weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea in January?
January in Papua New Guinea generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Mount Hagen at 23°C to very warm in Port Moresby at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Port Moresby and 13°C in Mount Hagen. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sideia with an average of 189 mm to heavy rainfall in Lae with 586 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 185 hours of sunlight expected in Port Moresby. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in Papua New Guinea for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Papua New Guinea climate page.
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Average weather in Port Moresby
In January Port Moresby generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Madang
In January Madang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kokopo
In January Kokopo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Lae
In January Lae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Mount Hagen
In January Mount Hagen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Port Moresby, January may not be the ideal time to visit Papua New Guinea.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Port Moresby. The weather in January, February, March and April, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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