Climate Insights for Bawan

, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
February
28°C peak
Coldest
August
19°C low
Wettest
April
799mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Bawan is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 6053mm 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

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Feb Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 21° Mar Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Apr Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° May Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 20° Jun Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 20° Jul Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 19° Aug Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 19° Sep Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Oct Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 20° Nov Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Dec Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20°
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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 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 21°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 664mm Feb Precipitation: 441mm Mar Precipitation: 718mm Apr Precipitation: 799mm May Precipitation: 475mm Jun Precipitation: 353mm Jul Precipitation: 321mm Aug Precipitation: 311mm Sep Precipitation: 345mm Oct Precipitation: 445mm Nov Precipitation: 475mm Dec Precipitation: 705mm
Precipitation

Bawan is a very wet location, receiving approximately 6053mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 504mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 799mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 311mm. That's 489mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

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: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Bawan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 2km/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 Bawan, which began on March 20, 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 19°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 19 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1265mm across the season with a monthly average of 422mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1810mm across the season with a monthly average of 603mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 20 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1993mm across the season with a monthly average of 664mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 985mm across the season with a monthly average of 328mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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
20 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
664 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
441 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
20 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
718 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
799 mm
0 cm
May
20 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
475 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
353 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
321 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
311 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
345 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
445 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
475 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
705 mm
0 cm
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