The climate of Rabaul in January is humid. An average of 391 mm precipitation is recorded over 28 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in December, an average of 357 mm is recorded over 29 days.
Temperatures are warm in Rabaul in January. The average maximum temperature reaches 28°C, while the minimum falls to about 26°C. The month's average temperature is 27°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Rabaul in January: 31°C as a maximum in 2013 and 24°C as a minimum in 2010. We can expect about 4 days with temperatures above 30°, or 13% of the month.
In January, the days last on average 12:20 in Rabaul. The sun rises around 05:51 and sets around 18:11.
With only fair weather, the month of January is not the best month of the year, but a stay to Rabaul in Papua New Guinea remains possible depending on your priorities.
Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Beach and swimming, Cultural visits and heritage, Diving and snorkeling and Boat trip and cruise.
By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Rabaul in January: Animal observation and Nature and landscapes.
