Climate Insights for Cape Orford

, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
January
27°C peak
Coldest
August
22°C low
Wettest
August
455mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cape Orford is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 4186mm of precipitation falls per year. Cape Orford receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cape Orford 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: 25° Min: 24° Feb Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24° Mar Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24° Apr Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° May Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 23° Jun Max: 25° Average: 24° Min: 23° Jul Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 23° Aug Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 22° Sep Max: 25° Average: 24° Min: 23° Oct Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 23° Nov Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 23° Dec Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24°
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Average
Min

Cape Orford has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 285mm Feb Precipitation: 282mm Mar Precipitation: 345mm Apr Precipitation: 355mm May Precipitation: 374mm Jun Precipitation: 337mm Jul Precipitation: 447mm Aug Precipitation: 455mm Sep Precipitation: 363mm Oct Precipitation: 302mm Nov Precipitation: 266mm Dec Precipitation: 374mm
Precipitation

Cape Orford is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4186mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 349mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 455mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 266mm. That's 189mm less than August, 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 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Cape Orford is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Cape Orford, which began on March 20, 2026. Cape Orford sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in January at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 22°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 931mm across the season with a monthly average of 310mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 941mm across the season with a monthly average of 314mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 23 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1074mm across the season with a monthly average of 358mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 22 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1240mm across the season with a monthly average of 413mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/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 Cape Orford 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
24 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
285 mm
0 cm
Feb
24 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
282 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
24 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
345 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
355 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
374 mm
0 cm
Jun
23 °C
25 °C
11 km/h
337 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
25 °C
13 km/h
447 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
25 °C
13 km/h
455 mm
0 cm
Sep
23 °C
25 °C
13 km/h
363 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
26 °C
11 km/h
302 mm
0 cm
Nov
23 °C
27 °C
10 km/h
266 mm
0 cm
Dec
24 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
374 mm
0 cm
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