Manus Province Weather in January

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

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Thinking about venturing to Manus Province, 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 to Expect in Manus Province in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Lorengau. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Manus Province, Papua New Guinea in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 227 mm (8.9 in) in Lorengau.

Explore Manus Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Manus Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lorengau)

January30°C (86°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Manus Province in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Manus Province

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Manus Province, Papua New Guinea?

Lorengau

In January Lorengau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
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Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
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Monthly rainfall
261 mm (10 in)
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Manus Province, in Papua New Guinea.

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.

Manus Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Manus Province, Papua New Guinea in January?

January in Manus Province, Papua New Guinea brings poor weather. In Lorengau, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Manus Province, Papua New Guinea in January?

Lorengau averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

Does Manus Province, Papua New Guinea get a lot of rain in January?

Yes. January brings heavy rainfall to Manus Province, Papua New Guinea, with Lorengau averaging around 227 mm (8.9 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Manus Province, Papua New Guinea?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Lorengau, January may not be the ideal time to visit Manus Province, Papua New Guinea.

On average, the best time to visit Manus Province, Papua New Guinea is in February, March and October with generally unpleasant weather in Lorengau.

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