The weather in January in Papua New Guinea
It's hot in January in Papua New Guinea with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 23°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Papua New Guinea. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 39°C in 2023, Papua New Guinea reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 407 mm of precipitation, spread over 30 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in January for Papua New Guinea
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Papua New Guinea. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Papua New Guinea | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 31°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 22°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 407 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 30 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Papua New Guinea with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 23°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 22°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Papua New Guinea is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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The climate in Papua New Guinea is based on weather data from Port Moresby. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Papua New Guinea to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Papua New Guinea. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Papua New Guinea
Temperature in January in Papua New Guinea over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Papua New Guinea. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Papua New Guinea
Total precipitation in January in Papua New Guinea over the years
Daily UV index in January in Papua New Guinea
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Papua New Guinea, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Papua New Guinea by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Papua New Guinea. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.