Climate Insights for Bawan

Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
February
26°C peak
Coldest
August
17°C low
Wettest
April
943mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bawan is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 7988mm of precipitation falls per year. Bawan receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Bawan sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

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Bawan has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm 800mm 850mm 900mm 950mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 792mm Feb Precipitation: 690mm Mar Precipitation: 875mm Apr Precipitation: 943mm May Precipitation: 563mm Jun Precipitation: 494mm Jul Precipitation: 522mm Aug Precipitation: 494mm Sep Precipitation: 584mm Oct Precipitation: 617mm Nov Precipitation: 582mm Dec Precipitation: 831mm
Precipitation

Bawan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 7988mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 666mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 943mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 494mm. That's 449mm 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/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Bawan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3km/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.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Bawan, which began on September 23, 2026. Bawan sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced. Temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 17°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 17 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1783mm across the season with a monthly average of 594mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2313mm across the season with a monthly average of 771mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 18 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2381mm across the season with a monthly average of 794mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 17 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1511mm across the season with a monthly average of 504mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 Bawan 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
19 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
792 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
690 mm
0 cm
Mar
19 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
875 mm
0 cm
Apr
18 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
943 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
563 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
494 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
22 °C
5 km/h
522 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
494 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
17 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
584 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
617 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
24 °C
4 km/h
582 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
831 mm
0 cm
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