Climate Insights for Gonalia

, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
January
26°C peak
Coldest
August
20°C low
Wettest
December
487mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Gonalia is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 5049mm of precipitation falls per year. Gonalia receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Gonalia 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: 26° Average: 23° Min: 21° Feb Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 21° Mar Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 21° Apr Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 21° May Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 21° Jun Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 20° Jul Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 20° Aug Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 20° Sep Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 20° Oct Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 20° Nov Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 20° Dec Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 21°
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Gonalia has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°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: 423mm Feb Precipitation: 421mm Mar Precipitation: 479mm Apr Precipitation: 452mm May Precipitation: 429mm Jun Precipitation: 349mm Jul Precipitation: 441mm Aug Precipitation: 457mm Sep Precipitation: 400mm Oct Precipitation: 365mm Nov Precipitation: 346mm Dec Precipitation: 487mm
Precipitation

Gonalia is a very wet location, receiving approximately 5049mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 421mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 487mm of rainfall. March and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 346mm. That's 141mm less than December, 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Gonalia is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Gonalia, which began on March 20, 2026. Gonalia 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 20°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1112mm across the season with a monthly average of 371mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1330mm across the season with a monthly average of 443mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1361mm across the season with a monthly average of 454mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 20 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1247mm across the season with a monthly average of 416mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/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 Gonalia 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
21 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
423 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
421 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
21 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
479 mm
0 cm
Apr
21 °C
25 °C
5 km/h
452 mm
0 cm
May
21 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
429 mm
0 cm
Jun
20 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
349 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
441 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
457 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
400 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
365 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
26 °C
5 km/h
346 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
26 °C
5 km/h
487 mm
0 cm
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