Climate Insights for Daru Airport

, Western Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
January
29°C peak
Coldest
August
25°C low
Wettest
April
366mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Daru Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2490mm of precipitation falls per year. Daru Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Daru 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: 29° Average: 28° Min: 26° Feb Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Mar Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Apr Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° May Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jun Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Jul Max: 26° Average: 26° Min: 25° Aug Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 25° Sep Max: 26° Average: 26° Min: 25° Oct Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 26° Nov Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 26°
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Daru Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 244mm Feb Precipitation: 271mm Mar Precipitation: 337mm Apr Precipitation: 366mm May Precipitation: 306mm Jun Precipitation: 174mm Jul Precipitation: 123mm Aug Precipitation: 94mm Sep Precipitation: 95mm Oct Precipitation: 110mm Nov Precipitation: 134mm Dec Precipitation: 235mm
Precipitation

Daru Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2490mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 207mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 366mm of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 94mm. That's 272mm 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 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 19km/h Feb Wind Speed: 20km/h Mar Wind Speed: 19km/h Apr Wind Speed: 20km/h May Wind Speed: 28km/h Jun Wind Speed: 30km/h Jul Wind Speed: 30km/h Aug Wind Speed: 29km/h Sep Wind Speed: 30km/h Oct Wind Speed: 26km/h Nov Wind Speed: 22km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Daru Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/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 30km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 18km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 12km/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 30km/h in winter, 26km/h in spring, 19km/h in summer, 22km/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 Daru Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Daru 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 January at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 25°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 340mm across the season with a monthly average of 113mm. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 750mm across the season with a monthly average of 250mm. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1009mm across the season with a monthly average of 336mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 25 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 391mm across the season with a monthly average of 130mm. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/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 Daru 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
26 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
244 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
29 °C
20 km/h
271 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
26 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
337 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
366 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
28 °C
28 km/h
306 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
27 °C
30 km/h
174 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
26 °C
30 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
26 °C
29 km/h
94 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
26 °C
30 km/h
95 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
27 °C
26 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
28 °C
22 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
29 °C
18 km/h
235 mm
0 cm
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