Port Moresby Weather in January

What's the weather like in Port Moresby (National Capital District) in January 2024?

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

January is in the summer in Port Moresby 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.

Port Moresby 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 231 mm 9.1 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 29.3°C 84.7°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 12.2kph 8 mph

On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Port Moresby with around 231mm 9.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 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 Port Moresby

Port Moresby average temperature in January

January rainfall

Port Moresby average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Port Moresby 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 Port Moresby in January 2024.

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Port Moresby weather stats

Port Moresby weather statistics
Hottest month: December 31.3°C 88.3°F
Driest month: July 40mm 1.6ins
Sunniest month: October 7.6hrs
Coldest month: July 28.6°C 83.5°F
Wettest month: March 248mm 9.8ins
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