Climate Insights for Arawa

Central Bougainville District, Autonomous Region of Bougainville, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
January
28°C peak82°F peak
Coldest
August
22°C low71°F low
Wettest
March
411 mm rain16.2 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Arawa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 4,369 mm of precipitation falls per year. Arawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arawa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Arawa is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 172 in of precipitation falls per year. Arawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arawa sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°FebMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°MarMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 23°AprMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 23°MayMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 23°JunMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°JulMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°AugMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°SepMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°OctMax: 27°Average: 24°Min: 22°NovMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 22°DecMax: 28°Average: 24°Min: 23°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 73°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 73°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 73°FAprMax: 81°FAverage: 76°FMin: 73°FMayMax: 81°FAverage: 76°FMin: 73°FJunMax: 80°FAverage: 75°FMin: 72°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 75°FMin: 72°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 74°FMin: 71°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 75°FMin: 72°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 75°FMin: 72°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 72°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 76°FMin: 73°F
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Min

Arawa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°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.Arawa has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 11°F range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 76°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 71°F and an average of 74°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 360mmFebPrecipitation: 311mmMarPrecipitation: 411mmAprPrecipitation: 386mmMayPrecipitation: 359mmJunPrecipitation: 289mmJulPrecipitation: 360mmAugPrecipitation: 404mmSepPrecipitation: 365mmOctPrecipitation: 335mmNovPrecipitation: 391mmDecPrecipitation: 396mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 14.2inFebPrecipitation: 12.2inMarPrecipitation: 16.2inAprPrecipitation: 15.2inMayPrecipitation: 14.2inJunPrecipitation: 11.4inJulPrecipitation: 14.2inAugPrecipitation: 15.9inSepPrecipitation: 14.4inOctPrecipitation: 13.2inNovPrecipitation: 15.4inDecPrecipitation: 15.6in
Precipitation

Arawa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,369 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 364 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 411 mm of rainfall. August and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 289 mm. That's 122 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Arawa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 172 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14.3 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 16.2 in of rainfall. August and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 11.4 in. That's 4.8 in less than March, 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/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Arawa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Arawa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Arawa 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 Arawa 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
23 °C73 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
360 mm14.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C73 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
311 mm12.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C73 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
411 mm16.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C73 °F
27 °C81 °F
4 km/h3 mph
386 mm15.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C73 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
359 mm14.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
22 °C72 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
289 mm11.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
22 °C72 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
360 mm14.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C71 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
404 mm15.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
22 °C72 °F
27 °C80 °F
6 km/h4 mph
365 mm14.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
22 °C72 °F
27 °C81 °F
5 km/h3 mph
335 mm13.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C72 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h3 mph
391 mm15.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C73 °F
28 °C82 °F
4 km/h2 mph
396 mm15.6 in
0 cm0 in