Climate Insights for Goroka

The climate in Goroka is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 3,153 mm of precipitation falls per year. Goroka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Goroka sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Goroka is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 66°F and approximately 124.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Goroka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Goroka sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Goroka has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 15°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Goroka has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 17°F range. October is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 76°F with a mean of 66°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 59°F and an average of 65°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Goroka is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,153 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 263 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 503 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 101 mm. That's 402 mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Goroka is a very wet location, receiving approximately 124.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.4 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 19.8 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 4 in. That's 15.8 in less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Goroka is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Goroka is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Goroka 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 Goroka 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.