Papua Region weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Papua Region in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Papua Region in January?
Papua Region is a region in Papua New Guinea. January in Papua Region generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Port Moresby. 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 Port Moresby with an average of 241 mm to heavy rainfall in Tufi with 359 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 185 hours of sunlight anticipated in Port Moresby. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Papua Region in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Papua Region climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Papua Region?
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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Tufi
In January Tufi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°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 Region?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Papua Region due to the typically poor weather in Port Moresby.
On average, the best time to visit Papua Region is in July and August with generally 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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