Papua New Guinea weather in January - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?

Daytime
32°
Night
24°
🌊 Sea
30°
☀️ Day length
12 h 26 min
Chance of rain
41%
Thunder days
7%
Humid days
100%
WEATHER THROUGH THE YEARPapua New Guinea - January vs the year32°24°31°24°31°24°31°24°30°25°30°24°30°24°29°24°30°24°30°25°31°25°32°25°CHANCE OF RAIN (%)4130422516109119151417JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecWARMESTJan (32°)COLDESTAug (29°)DRIESTJul (9%)WETTESTMar (42%)world-prices.com · 2026-07-08 · ★ best months
In January, Papua New Guinea averages about 32° during the day and 24° at night. There's a moderate chance of rain (about 41%). The sea is around 30°C - very warm for swimming.

Papua New Guinea weather all year - average temperatures and rain

MonthDayNightChance of rain
January 32℃24℃41%
February 31℃24℃30%
March 31℃24℃42%
April 31℃24℃25%
May 30℃25℃16%
June ★ 30℃24℃10%
July ★ 30℃24℃9%
August ★ 29℃24℃11%
September ★ 30℃24℃9%
October ★ 30℃25℃15%
November 31℃25℃14%
December 32℃25℃17%
★ - months most often recommended for travel
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Papua New Guinea weather - other months

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