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Lae in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Lae in January 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether January is a good month to travel to Lae, Papua New Guinea.

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Lae in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Lae in January in summary
Fair weather
Min 23°C Max 29°C 304 mm 17 day(s) 79% 36% 31°C UV 6 11.2 h/day
Best activities in January
Beach and swimming
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 06:07 18:35
Hourly weather

Average weather in Lae in January 2027

Fair weather

The weather in Lae in January 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in January. This allows you to forecast the weather in January 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Lae in January

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Lae in January.

Temperatures and rain in Lae in January

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in January.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of January is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Lae in January

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Lae in January

Check the seasonal normals in Lae in January and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
January
Weather data December January February
Outside temperature
Average temperature 25.6°C 25.6°C 25.8°C
Maximum temperature 28.3°C 28.6°C 29.0°C
Minimum temperature 22.8°C 22.5°C 22.6°C
Record maximum temperature 35.0°C
(2015)
36.0°C
(2019)
36.0°C
(2019)
Record low temperature 19.0°C
(2010)
19.0°C
(2009)
19.0°C
(2009)
Number of days at +30° 14 day(s)
(45%)
15 day(s)
(48%)
14 day(s)
(48%)
Number of days at +18° 31 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
28 day(s)
(97%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 30.2°C 29.7°C 29.7°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 29.1°C 28.4°C 28.6°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 31.4°C 30.9°C 30.6°C
Wind
Wind speed 10 km/h 10 km/h 10 km/h
Wind temperature 22.8°C 22.5°C 22.6°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 268.6 mm 304.2 mm 307.1 mm
Number of days with precipitation 26 day(s)
(84%)
27 day(s)
(87%)
23 day(s)
(79%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 16 day(s)
(52%)
17 day(s)
(56%)
15 day(s)
(52%)
Record precipitation in one day 57.7 mm
(2011)
67.8 mm
(2010)
87.5 mm
(2009)
Other weather data
Humidity 80% 79% 79%
Visibility 9.1 km 9.0 km 9.0 km
Cloud cover 35% 36% 36%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 12h 11h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h52 06h07 06h16
Sunset time 18h22 18h35 18h35
Day length 12h30 12h28 12h19
Our opinion on the climate in January
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Activities and events

What to do in Lae in January?

Best activities in January
Beach and swimming
Possible activities in January
Nature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Lae in January last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Lae in January 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
23°C31°C0.6 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
24°C30°C0.3 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C4.6 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C0.6 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C2.2 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C1.5 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
23°C31°C1.3 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
23°C32°C1.7 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
24°C33°C4.6 mm
10
Light rain shower
24°C30°C8.9 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
22°C32°C1.8 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
23°C32°C2.5 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
23°C31°C0.9 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
23°C31°C0.6 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
24°C32°C4.6 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
23°C32°C0.4 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
23°C31°C2.0 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
24°C31°C2.1 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
23°C31°C0.7 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C2.7 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C2.4 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C0.1 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C0.1 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
24°C30°C0.9 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C2.8 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C2.3 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C4.2 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
23°C31°C0.2 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
22°C31°C0.5 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
24°C32°C1.8 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
24°C31°C3.0 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Lae in January: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Lae in January, which ranks this month 1st out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 29°C during the day and 23°C at night, with about 304 mm of precipitation spread over 17 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 30°C on average in January, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 11.2 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in Moderate crowds, with an index of 49/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.
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