Barrigada Weather in January (1981–2025)

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January at a Glance in Barrigada

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
27.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
26.9°C
Avg Temp
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27.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
72 mm
Avg Humidity
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78%
Avg Wind
🌬️
6.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-0.6°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌙Warm mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🌬️Windy💦Humid air

Barrigada January Weather Overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Barrigada, with average highs near 27.7°C and lows around 26.9°C (mean 27.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 72 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

Barrigada January Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Barrigada. Across 45 years of records, the warmest January in Barrigada was 2025 — when the month averaged 28.3°C — while the coldest was 1983 at 26°C. Typical January days reach 27.7°C with nights near 26.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp26.9°C→27.9°C+1°C
Max Temp27.3°C→28.2°C+0.9°C
Min Temp26.5°C→27.5°C+1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

26.0°C–26.8°C6 yr (13%)
26.8°C–27.5°C20 yr (44%)
27.5°C–28.3°C18 yr (40%)
28.3°C–29.0°C1 yr (2%)

Barrigada January Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

January is one of the drier months in Barrigada, averaging 72 mm of rainfall. The wettest January on record was 2014 with 253 mm, while the driest was 1993 at 10 mm.

Barrigada January Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Barrigada during January averages 78%. The most humid January was 1997 at 82%, and the least humid was 1998 at 71%.

Barrigada January Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

January receives about 4.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Barrigada. The sunniest January was 2018 at 5.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1997 at 4.2.

Barrigada January Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Barrigada during January is 6.5 m/s. The windiest Januarys were 1990 and 2007 at 7.7 m/s, while the calmest was 1982 at 5.3 m/s.

What January Feels Like in Barrigada

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Warm
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
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Warm
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How January Ranks in Barrigada

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️11th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Barrigada Weather by Month

Barrigada January Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp27.0°C27.0°C27.4°C27.5°C27.8°C+0.8°C
Avg High27.3°C27.3°C27.8°C27.9°C28.1°C+0.8°C
Avg Low26.6°C26.6°C27.1°C27.1°C27.4°C+0.8°C
Avg Rain61 mm60 mm72 mm91 mm78 mm+18 mm

Extreme January Records in Barrigada

🔥Warmest January29.3°C2024
🧊Coldest January24.6°C1983
🌧️Wettest January253 mm2014
🏜️Driest January10 mm1993
🌬️Windiest January7.7 m/s1990

Key Insights for January

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January temperatures in Barrigada have risen by about 1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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January has ranged from a record low of 24.6°C (1983) to a record high of 29.3°C (2024).

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Rainfall in January is one of the drier months, averaging 72 mm, with a wettest year of 253 mm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Barrigada?

One of the best times to visit Barrigada

January is one of the best times to visit Barrigada. Expect days averaging 27.7°C and nights around 26.9°C (mean 27.3°C) — close to Barrigada's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (72 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Barrigada's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Barrigada Weather in January — In Depth

☀️ January climate overview

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Barrigada, with average highs near 27.7°C and lows around 26.9°C (mean 27.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 72 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in January

January averages 72 mm of rainfall in Barrigada, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest January on record saw 253 mm (2014), and the driest just 10 mm (1993). Humidity sits around 78% and average wind speed is 6.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.9 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How January has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 1°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.3°C to 28.2°C and overnight lows from 26.5°C to 27.5°C over the same span.
January Weather in Barrigada, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
2025 🔥28.6°C28.3°C27.9°C29.2°C27.3°C33 mm78%6 m/s5.3
202428.1°C27.8°C27.4°C29.3°C26.5°C64 mm77%6.5 m/s4.9
202328.3°C27.9°C27.5°C28.8°C26.7°C194 mm80%5.6 m/s4.6
202228.0°C27.6°C27.2°C28.4°C26.6°C83 mm79%6.1 m/s4.7
202128.2°C27.8°C27.4°C28.9°C26.6°C42 mm78%6.1 m/s5.3
202027.5°C27.2°C26.8°C27.9°C26.4°C54 mm80%6.4 m/s4.8
201927.6°C27.3°C26.9°C28.1°C26.1°C72 mm79%7.1 m/s4.7
201828.3°C27.9°C27.4°C28.8°C26.4°C26 mm77%6.2 m/s5.4
201728.0°C27.7°C27.4°C28.7°C26.8°C79 mm81%6.3 m/s4.7
201627.5°C27.1°C26.6°C28.2°C26.1°C34 mm77%6.2 m/s5.3
201528.0°C27.6°C27.2°C28.5°C26.4°C151 mm81%5.9 m/s4.5
2014 🌧️28.1°C27.7°C27.2°C28.7°C26.5°C253 mm81%5.5 m/s4.4
201328.0°C27.6°C27.2°C29.2°C26.3°C41 mm77%6.9 m/s5
201227.8°C27.4°C27.0°C28.3°C26.2°C61 mm79%6.3 m/s4.9
201128.3°C27.9°C27.5°C28.8°C26.4°C120 mm80%6.2 m/s4.5
201027.5°C27.1°C26.8°C28.3°C26.1°C76 mm79%7.1 m/s4.6
200927.9°C27.6°C27.2°C28.5°C26.3°C78 mm78%6.3 m/s4.9
200828.0°C27.7°C27.3°C28.7°C26.7°C63 mm77%7 m/s4.9
200727.7°C27.3°C27.0°C28.2°C26.4°C52 mm78%7.7 m/s4.9
200628.1°C27.7°C27.4°C28.6°C25.9°C113 mm78%6.9 m/s4.7
200527.5°C27.1°C26.7°C28.5°C25.8°C93 mm77%6.5 m/s4.6
200427.9°C27.6°C27.2°C28.6°C26.5°C47 mm76%6.7 m/s4.9
200327.8°C27.4°C27.0°C28.7°C26.1°C60 mm76%6.4 m/s5.2
200227.7°C27.3°C26.9°C28.2°C26.2°C107 mm76%6.6 m/s4.8
200127.9°C27.5°C27.2°C28.2°C26.4°C68 mm76%6.3 m/s5.1
200027.5°C27.1°C26.7°C28.2°C25.8°C38 mm76%6 m/s5.1
199927.8°C27.5°C27.1°C28.7°C26.1°C61 mm78%6.5 m/s4.9
199827.6°C27.2°C26.8°C28.3°C26.2°C22 mm71%6.7 m/s5
199727.7°C27.3°C27.0°C28.4°C26.3°C129 mm82%5.5 m/s4.2
199627.9°C27.5°C27.1°C29.0°C25.7°C91 mm77%6.8 m/s4.5
199527.0°C26.6°C26.2°C27.8°C25.5°C16 mm77%6.7 m/s4.8
199427.3°C26.9°C26.5°C28.0°C25.9°C43 mm78%6.1 m/s5
199326.7°C26.3°C25.9°C27.2°C25.0°C10 mm75%7 m/s5
199227.0°C26.7°C26.3°C27.7°C25.8°C88 mm77%7 m/s4.6
199126.8°C26.5°C26.2°C27.4°C25.6°C17 mm78%7 m/s5
199027.4°C27.0°C26.7°C28.3°C25.9°C121 mm81%7.7 m/s4.8
198928.1°C27.7°C27.3°C28.6°C26.7°C18 mm79%6.9 m/s5.1
198827.4°C27.0°C26.5°C28.0°C25.9°C70 mm78%7.3 m/s5
198726.8°C26.4°C26.0°C27.5°C25.3°C21 mm80%6.6 m/s5
198627.4°C27.0°C26.6°C28.2°C25.5°C24 mm79%6.9 m/s5.1
198527.3°C27.0°C26.7°C27.8°C25.8°C105 mm81%6.3 m/s4.6
198427.5°C27.1°C26.7°C28.7°C25.8°C65 mm78%5.7 m/s4.6
1983 ❄️26.4°C26.0°C25.6°C27.0°C24.6°C22 mm78%6.5 m/s—
198227.6°C27.2°C26.8°C28.4°C25.3°C93 mm80%5.3 m/s—
198127.6°C27.3°C26.9°C28.1°C26.4°C126 mm80%6 m/s—

Actual recorded January data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Barrigada January Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Barrigada in January?▼

The average high in January is around 27.7°C with lows near 26.9°C (mean 27.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Barrigada in January?▼

January averages 72 mm of rainfall in Barrigada, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 253 mm in 2014.

What was the hottest January on record in Barrigada?▼

The hottest January reached 29.3°C in 2024. The coldest dipped to 24.6°C in 1983.

Has January in Barrigada gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average January temperatures have risen by about 1°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.3°C to 28.2°C and overnight lows from 26.5°C to 27.5°C over the same span.

Is January a good time to visit Barrigada?▼

January is one of the cooler months of the year in Barrigada and one of the drier months, so plan for around 27.7°C daytime highs and 26.9°C at night.

Is January the coldest month in Barrigada?▼

Not quite — January is the 3rd coolest month in Barrigada, averaging 27.3°C.

What should I pack for Barrigada in January?▼

For January in Barrigada, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 27.7°C and lows of 26.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Barrigada humid in January?▼

Relative humidity in January averages 78% — quite humid.

How windy is Barrigada in January?▼

Average wind speed in January is 6.5 m/s. The windiest January on record averaged 7.7 m/s (1990).

Which January had the most rainfall in Barrigada?▼

The wettest January on record was 2014 with 253 mm. On average, January sees 72 mm.

Where does this January weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Barrigada behaves each January, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for January specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.