Mount Hagen weather in January (Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea)
What should you pack for a trip to Mount Hagen in January? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.
Temperatures
In January, the weather in Mount Hagen generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.
Precipitation
Mount Hagen in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 560 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 25 days of rain.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Mount Hagen. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mount Hagen climate page with graphs.
Mount Hagen, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
13°C
Max Temperature
23°C
Chance of Rain
82%
Precipitation
560 mm
Rainy days
25 days
Where to go in Papua New Guinea in January
Find out more about the weather in Papua New Guinea and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Mount Hagen, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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