Weather in January in New Britain Island
Planning a getaway to New Britain Island 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 is the weather like in New Britain Island in January?
New Britain Island is a region in Papua New Guinea. January in New Britain Island generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Kokopo. 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.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kokopo with an average of 300 mm to heavy rainfall in Kimbe with 429 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 195 hours of sunshine in Kokopo. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in New Britain Island for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our New Britain Island climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in New Britain Island?
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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Kimbe
In January Kimbe 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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Is January the best time to visit New Britain Island?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit New Britain Island due to the typically poor weather in Kokopo.
Generally speaking, June, August, September and October provide pleasant weather in Kokopo. The weather in January, February, March, April and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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