Climate Insights for Alotau

Alotau District, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
February
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
August
22°C low72°F low
Wettest
April
332 mm rain13.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Alotau is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 3,380 mm of precipitation falls per year. Alotau receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alotau is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, December. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 22°C.The climate in Alotau is hot. The average annual temperature is 78°F and approximately 133.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Alotau receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Alotau is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, December. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 72°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°FebMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 24°MarMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°AprMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°MayMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 24°JunMax: 27°Average: 25°Min: 23°JulMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 23°AugMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°SepMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 23°OctMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°NovMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°DecMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FMarMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 75°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FJunMax: 80°FAverage: 76°FMin: 74°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 76°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 75°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 76°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 83°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 74°FDecMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°F
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Alotau has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Alotau has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 72°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 324mmFebPrecipitation: 302mmMarPrecipitation: 311mmAprPrecipitation: 332mmMayPrecipitation: 298mmJunPrecipitation: 275mmJulPrecipitation: 240mmAugPrecipitation: 234mmSepPrecipitation: 300mmOctPrecipitation: 267mmNovPrecipitation: 224mmDecPrecipitation: 274mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 12.7inFebPrecipitation: 11.9inMarPrecipitation: 12.2inAprPrecipitation: 13.1inMayPrecipitation: 11.7inJunPrecipitation: 10.8inJulPrecipitation: 9.4inAugPrecipitation: 9.2inSepPrecipitation: 11.8inOctPrecipitation: 10.5inNovPrecipitation: 8.8inDecPrecipitation: 10.8in
Precipitation

Alotau is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,380 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 282 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 332 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 224 mm. That's 108 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Alotau is a very wet location, receiving approximately 133.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.1 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 13.1 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 8.8 in. That's 4.3 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Alotau is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/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 11km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 6km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Alotau is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3mph 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 7mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alotau 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 Alotau 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
24 °C75 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
324 mm12.7 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
24 °C75 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
302 mm11.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C75 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
311 mm12.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
24 °C75 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
332 mm13.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
24 °C74 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
298 mm11.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C74 °F
27 °C80 °F
11 km/h7 mph
275 mm10.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
27 °C80 °F
12 km/h7 mph
240 mm9.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
27 °C80 °F
12 km/h7 mph
234 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
27 °C80 °F
12 km/h7 mph
300 mm11.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C74 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h6 mph
267 mm10.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
24 °C74 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
224 mm8.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
24 °C75 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
274 mm10.8 in
0 cm0 in