Climate Insights for Daru

Western Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
January
29°C peak
Coldest
August
25°C low
Wettest
April
382mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Daru is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2684mm of precipitation falls per year. Daru receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Daru 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: 26° 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: 27° Min: 26° Nov Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 26°
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Min

Daru 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: 265mm Feb Precipitation: 258mm Mar Precipitation: 351mm Apr Precipitation: 382mm May Precipitation: 328mm Jun Precipitation: 194mm Jul Precipitation: 145mm Aug Precipitation: 108mm Sep Precipitation: 113mm Oct Precipitation: 123mm Nov Precipitation: 158mm Dec Precipitation: 260mm
Precipitation

Daru is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2684mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 224mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 382mm of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 108mm. That's 274mm 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: 12km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 26km/h Jul Wind Speed: 26km/h Aug Wind Speed: 26km/h Sep Wind Speed: 27km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 17km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Daru is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 16km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 26km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

2 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Daru, which began on June 21, 2026. Daru 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. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (2 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 395mm across the season with a monthly average of 132mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/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 783mm across the season with a monthly average of 261mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1061mm across the season with a monthly average of 354mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/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 446mm across the season with a monthly average of 149mm. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/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 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
12 km/h
265 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
258 mm
0 cm
Mar
26 °C
29 °C
11 km/h
351 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
382 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
28 °C
23 km/h
328 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
27 °C
26 km/h
194 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
26 °C
26 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
26 °C
26 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
25 °C
26 °C
27 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
27 °C
22 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
158 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
29 °C
11 km/h
260 mm
0 cm
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