Climate Insights for Kagua Airport

, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
December
24°C peak
Coldest
August
15°C low
Wettest
April
553mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kagua Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 5217mm of precipitation falls per year. Kagua Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kagua 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: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Feb Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Mar Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Apr Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° May Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Jun Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 16° Jul Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Aug Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Sep Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Oct Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Nov Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Dec Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16°
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Average
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Kagua Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. December 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 18°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 480mm Feb Precipitation: 401mm Mar Precipitation: 499mm Apr Precipitation: 553mm May Precipitation: 475mm Jun Precipitation: 343mm Jul Precipitation: 307mm Aug Precipitation: 358mm Sep Precipitation: 433mm Oct Precipitation: 514mm Nov Precipitation: 359mm Dec Precipitation: 494mm
Precipitation

Kagua Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 5217mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 435mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 553mm of rainfall. October and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 307mm. That's 246mm less than April, 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: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Kagua Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h 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 Kagua Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Kagua 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 December at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 15°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1306mm across the season with a monthly average of 435mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1375mm across the season with a monthly average of 458mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 16 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1528mm across the season with a monthly average of 509mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 15 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1008mm across the season with a monthly average of 336mm. 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 Kagua 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
16 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
480 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
401 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
16 °C
24 °C
9 km/h
499 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
553 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
475 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
22 °C
8 km/h
343 mm
0 cm
Jul
15 °C
22 °C
8 km/h
307 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
22 °C
9 km/h
358 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
22 °C
9 km/h
433 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
514 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
359 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
24 °C
8 km/h
494 mm
0 cm
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