If you plan to visit Goroka in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +23°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 30 rainy days in the month and around 411 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+23°C
Avg. max. temperature
+11°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
411 mm
Total precipitation
88%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
30 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Goroka has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Goroka in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Goroka for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +26°C during the day to a minimum of +12°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +24°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +25°C.
Is Goroka warm or cold in January?
Goroka is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +23°C to +23°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +14°C to +14°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how January is compared to other months in Goroka:
Climate in Goroka in January
Goroka weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+23°C
+23°C
+23°C
Min. temperature
+9°C
+11°C
+10°C
Max. temperature
+27°C
+27°C
+27°C
Rainfall
335 mm
411 mm
415 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
88%
88%
88%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
0
1
0
Rainy days
30
30
28
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +23°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 335 mm to 411 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 88%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 0 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Goroka in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 0 m/s getting up to 1 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Goroka is gradually decreasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 0 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Goroka based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 90% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 191 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
January is one of the rainiest months in Goroka, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Goroka wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 100% chance of precipitation and 415 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 87% chance of precipitation and 87 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Goroka?
This is the weather in Goroka in January 2024:
1 January
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+22°C
2 January
🌧️
+25°C
3 January
🌧️
+25°C
4 January
🌧️
+21°C
5 January
🌧️
+24°C
6 January
🌧️
+24°C
7 January
🌧️
+25°C
8 January
🌧️
+24°C
9 January
☁️
+25°C
10 January
☁️
+24°C
11 January
☁️
+25°C
12 January
☁️
+24°C
13 January
☁️
+23°C
14 January
☁️
+24°C
15 January
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+23°C
16 January
☁️
+22°C
17 January
🌧️
+25°C
18 January
🌧️
+21°C
19 January
🌧️
+24°C
20 January
☁️
+23°C
21 January
🌧️
+26°C
22 January
☁️
+23°C
23 January
☁️
+24°C
24 January
🌧️
+23°C
25 January
🌧️
+24°C
26 January
🌧️
+23°C
27 January
☁️
+24°C
28 January
☁️
+25°C
29 January
☁️
+25°C
30 January
☁️
+25°C
31 January
☁️
+25°C
In January 2024 Goroka had 0 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +24°C, with an absolute maximum of +26°C and a minimum of +21°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 0 m/s, with a maximum of 2 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Goroka climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Goroka in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+22°C) and the highest in 2022 (+24°C). The driest year was 2000 with only 1865 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 3798 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Goroka in January:
Is January a good time to visit Goroka?
It’s always a good time to visit Goroka, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Goroka in January?
January is warm in Goroka. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Goroka rainy in January?
Goroka is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Goroka in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Goroka in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Papua New Guinea
Check out the weather for other cities in Papua New Guinea.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Goroka, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
