Climate Insights for Gasmata Island Airport

, West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
February
29°C peak
Coldest
August
24°C low
Wettest
July
645mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Gasmata Island Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 4606mm of precipitation falls per year. Gasmata Island Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gasmata Island 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: 27° Min: 26° Feb Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Mar Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Apr Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° May Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Jun Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 25° Jul Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Aug Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Sep Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Oct Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Nov Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Dec Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26°
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Gasmata Island Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°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 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 228mm Feb Precipitation: 191mm Mar Precipitation: 264mm Apr Precipitation: 355mm May Precipitation: 493mm Jun Precipitation: 519mm Jul Precipitation: 645mm Aug Precipitation: 519mm Sep Precipitation: 488mm Oct Precipitation: 373mm Nov Precipitation: 270mm Dec Precipitation: 259mm
Precipitation

Gasmata Island Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4606mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 384mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 645mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 191mm. That's 454mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 13km/h Feb Wind Speed: 14km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 12km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 18km/h Jul Wind Speed: 20km/h Aug Wind Speed: 21km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 16km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed

Gasmata Island Airport is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 21km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/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 20km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 14km/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 Gasmata Island Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Gasmata Island 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 February at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 24°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1132mm across the season with a monthly average of 377mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/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 678mm across the season with a monthly average of 226mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1113mm across the season with a monthly average of 371mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1683mm across the season with a monthly average of 561mm. Winds are moderate at around 20km/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 Gasmata Island 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
13 km/h
228 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
29 °C
14 km/h
191 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
26 °C
28 °C
13 km/h
264 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
28 °C
12 km/h
355 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
27 °C
15 km/h
493 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
27 °C
18 km/h
519 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
26 °C
20 km/h
645 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
26 °C
21 km/h
519 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
26 °C
19 km/h
488 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
373 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
27 °C
14 km/h
270 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
28 °C
12 km/h
259 mm
0 cm
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