Kavieng Weather in January

What's the weather like in Kavieng (New Ireland) in January 2024?

The climate in Kavieng during January can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

January is in the summer in Kavieng and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

Kavieng weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.5°C 86.8°F
Nightly temperature 23.8°C 74.8°F
Average temperature 27.1°C 80.8°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 360 mm 14.2 ins
Rainy days 21 days
Sea temperature 29.8°C 85.6°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 8.1kph 5 mph

On average January is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kavieng with around 360mm 14.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Kavieng

Kavieng average temperature in January

January rainfall

Kavieng average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Kavieng average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kavieng in January 2024.

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Kavieng weather stats

Kavieng weather statistics
Hottest month: October 30.6°C 87.1°F
Driest month: September 147mm 5.8ins
Sunniest month: August 6.8hrs
Coldest month: May 28.1°C 82.6°F
Wettest month: March 395mm 15.6ins
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