Climate Insights for Buka

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

Hottest
January
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
August
26°C low79°F low
Wettest
April
319 mm rain12.5 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Buka is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,016 mm of precipitation falls per year. Buka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Buka sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Buka is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 118.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Buka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Buka sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°FebMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MarMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MayMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°JunMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°JulMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AugMax: 27°Average: 27°Min: 26°SepMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°OctMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°NovMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°DecMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FAugMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FNovMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FDecMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°F
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Min

Buka has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 2°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Buka has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°F range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 79°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 187mmFebPrecipitation: 230mmMarPrecipitation: 313mmAprPrecipitation: 319mmMayPrecipitation: 287mmJunPrecipitation: 222mmJulPrecipitation: 238mmAugPrecipitation: 310mmSepPrecipitation: 217mmOctPrecipitation: 234mmNovPrecipitation: 224mmDecPrecipitation: 234mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.4inFebPrecipitation: 9.1inMarPrecipitation: 12.3inAprPrecipitation: 12.5inMayPrecipitation: 11.3inJunPrecipitation: 8.8inJulPrecipitation: 9.4inAugPrecipitation: 12.2inSepPrecipitation: 8.5inOctPrecipitation: 9.2inNovPrecipitation: 8.8inDecPrecipitation: 9.2in
Precipitation

Buka is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,016 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 251 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 319 mm of rainfall. March and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 187 mm. That's 131 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.Buka is a very wet location, receiving approximately 118.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.9 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 12.6 in of rainfall. March and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 7.4 in. That's 5.2 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: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 9km/hJunWind Speed: 8km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 10km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 5mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 6mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 7mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Buka is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Buka is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Buka 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 Buka 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
26 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
12 km/h7 mph
187 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
13 km/h8 mph
230 mm9.1 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
12 km/h7 mph
313 mm12.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
319 mm12.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C80 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
287 mm11.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
222 mm8.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h5 mph
238 mm9.4 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C79 °F
27 °C81 °F
9 km/h5 mph
310 mm12.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
217 mm8.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h6 mph
234 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h7 mph
224 mm8.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
234 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in