Climate Insights for Daru

South Fly District, Western, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
January
29°C peak85°F peak
Coldest
August
25°C low77°F low
Wettest
April
382 mm rain15 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Daru is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,684 mm 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.The climate in Daru is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 105.7 in 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

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 26°FebMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°MarMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MayMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°JunMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 26°JulMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°AugMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 25°SepMax: 26°Average: 26°Min: 25°OctMax: 27°Average: 27°Min: 26°NovMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°DecMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 26°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 85°FAverage: 82°FMin: 79°FFebMax: 85°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FJunMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FJulMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 79°FMin: 77°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°F
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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.Daru has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°F range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 85°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 265mmFebPrecipitation: 258mmMarPrecipitation: 351mmAprPrecipitation: 382mmMayPrecipitation: 328mmJunPrecipitation: 194mmJulPrecipitation: 145mmAugPrecipitation: 108mmSepPrecipitation: 113mmOctPrecipitation: 123mmNovPrecipitation: 158mmDecPrecipitation: 260mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 10.4inFebPrecipitation: 10.2inMarPrecipitation: 13.8inAprPrecipitation: 15inMayPrecipitation: 12.9inJunPrecipitation: 7.6inJulPrecipitation: 5.7inAugPrecipitation: 4.2inSepPrecipitation: 4.5inOctPrecipitation: 4.9inNovPrecipitation: 6.2inDecPrecipitation: 10.2in
Precipitation

Daru is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,684 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 224 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 382 mm of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 108 mm. That's 274 mm 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.Daru is a very wet location, receiving approximately 105.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.8 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 15 in of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4.3 in. That's 10.8 in 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/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/h30km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12km/hFebWind Speed: 13km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 14km/hMayWind Speed: 23km/hJunWind Speed: 26km/hJulWind Speed: 26km/hAugWind Speed: 26km/hSepWind Speed: 27km/hOctWind Speed: 22km/hNovWind Speed: 17km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 14mphJunWind Speed: 16mphJulWind Speed: 16mphAugWind Speed: 16mphSepWind Speed: 17mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 11mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
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.Daru is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 17mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 10mph 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 16mph in winter, 14mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

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.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 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 °C79 °F
29 °C85 °F
12 km/h7 mph
265 mm10.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C79 °F
29 °C85 °F
13 km/h8 mph
258 mm10.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
351 mm13.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
14 km/h9 mph
382 mm15 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
23 km/h14 mph
328 mm12.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C78 °F
27 °C80 °F
26 km/h16 mph
194 mm7.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
26 km/h16 mph
145 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
26 °C79 °F
26 km/h16 mph
108 mm4.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C77 °F
26 °C80 °F
27 km/h17 mph
113 mm4.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C78 °F
27 °C81 °F
22 km/h13 mph
123 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
17 km/h11 mph
158 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
260 mm10.2 in
0 cm0 in