Climate Insights for Lae

The climate in Lae is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,357 mm of precipitation falls per year. Lae receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lae sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Lae is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 92.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Lae receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lae sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Lae has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 2°C range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Lae has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°F range. The warmest month is September, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. October is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 79°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.

Lae is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,357 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 196 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 311 mm of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 72 mm. That's 240 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Lae is a very wet location, receiving approximately 92.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.7 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 12.2 in of rainfall. November and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2.8 in. That's 9.4 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Lae is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 25km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 33km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 18km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 32km/h in winter, 28km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Lae is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 21mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 11mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20mph in winter, 18mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lae based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lae based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.