Climate Insights for Banz Airport

, Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
December
22°C peak
Coldest
August
13°C low
Wettest
December
720mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Banz Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 6912mm of precipitation falls per year. Banz Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Banz Airport sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 14° Feb Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 14° Mar Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 14° Apr Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° May Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Jun Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 13° Jul Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 13° Aug Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 13° Sep Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 13° Oct Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Nov Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Dec Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 14°
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Banz Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 17°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 646mm Feb Precipitation: 666mm Mar Precipitation: 700mm Apr Precipitation: 566mm May Precipitation: 452mm Jun Precipitation: 355mm Jul Precipitation: 443mm Aug Precipitation: 521mm Sep Precipitation: 569mm Oct Precipitation: 625mm Nov Precipitation: 652mm Dec Precipitation: 720mm
Precipitation

Banz Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 6912mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 576mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 720mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 355mm. That's 365mm less than December, 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/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Banz Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Banz Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Banz Airport sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in December at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 13°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1846mm across the season with a monthly average of 615mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2031mm across the season with a monthly average of 677mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1718mm across the season with a monthly average of 573mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 13 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1318mm across the season with a monthly average of 439mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Banz Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
14 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
646 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
666 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
700 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
566 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
452 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
355 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
20 °C
6 km/h
443 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
521 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
569 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
625 mm
0 cm
Nov
13 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
652 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
720 mm
0 cm
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