Popondetta Weather in January

What's the weather like in Popondetta (Northern Province) in January 2024?

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

January is in the summer in Popondetta and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Popondetta weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31°C 87.8°F
Nightly temperature 23°C 73.4°F
Average temperature 27°C 80.6°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 387 mm 15.2 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 29.8°C 85.7°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Popondetta with around 387mm 15.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 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 Popondetta

Popondetta average temperature in January

January rainfall

Popondetta average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Popondetta 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 Popondetta in January 2024.

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Popondetta weather stats

Popondetta weather statistics
Hottest month: December 31°C 87.8°F
Driest month: August 158mm 6.2ins
Sunniest month: October 7.3hrs
Coldest month: July 28.5°C 83.3°F
Wettest month: December 390mm 15.4ins
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