Merauke in January
5.9out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 30°C. Very wet: about 28 rainy days.
30°CAvg high
25°CAvg low
28Rainy days (278 mm)
12:27 hDaylight
05:34Sunrise · 18:01 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 30°C
- Very wet: about 28 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 25°C | 278 mm | 28 | – | – | 5.9 |
| February | 29°C | 25°C | 263 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.0 |
| March | 29°C | 25°C | 293 mm | 28 | – | – | 6.0 |
| April | 29°C | 25°C | 205 mm | 22 | – | – | 6.0 |
| May | 29°C | 24°C | 105 mm | 18 | – | – | 6.5 |
| June | 28°C | 24°C | 49 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| July | 28°C | 23°C | 27 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| August | 28°C | 23°C | 27 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| September | 29°C | 24°C | 33 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| October | 30°C | 24°C | 70 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| November | 31°C | 25°C | 107 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.3 |
| December | 30°C | 25°C | 209 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Merauke in January?
Daytime highs average 30°C and nights about 25°C.
When is the best time to visit Merauke?
The best months are August, July, September.