Highlands Region Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea in January.

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Mount Hagen Goroka Misima Island

Planning a getaway to Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Highlands Region in January

Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea is a region in Papua New Guinea. January in Highlands Region generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Mount Hagen to 30°C (86°F) in Misima Island. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C (81°F) in Misima Island and 13°C (55°F) in Mount Hagen.

For a closer look at conditions across Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Misima Island with an average of 262 mm (10 in) to heavy rainfall in Mount Hagen with 560 mm (22 in).

Explore Highlands Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Highlands Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Mount Hagen)

January23°C (73°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April23°C (73°F) May23°C (73°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September22°C (72°F) October22°C (72°F) November23°C (73°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Highlands Region in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Highlands Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Highlands Region

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea?

Temperature range in Highlands Region (January)

Precipitation variation in Highlands Region (January)

Mount Hagen

In January Mount Hagen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
484 mm (19 in)
560 mm (22 in)
598 mm (24 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
25 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mount Hagen →

Goroka

In January Goroka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
377 mm (15 in)
451 mm (18 in)
473 mm (19 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
23 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Goroka →

Misima Island

In January Misima Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
187 mm (7.4 in)
262 mm (10 in)
299 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Misima Island →

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In our records: Papua New Guinea January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Papua New Guinea in our climate database (1988 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest January day in Papua New Guinea reached 39°C (102°F) in Port Moresby on January 21, 2023.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Highlands Region in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mount Hagen 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 560 mm (22 in)
Goroka 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 451 mm (18 in)
Misima Island 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 262 mm (10 in)

Highlands Region weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea in January?

Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Mount Hagen average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea in January?

Mount Hagen averages a daytime maximum of 23°C (73°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea get a lot of rain in January?

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea, with Mount Hagen averaging around 560 mm (22 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea due to the typically poor weather in Mount Hagen.

On average, the best time to visit Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea is in June, July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Mount Hagen.

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