Climate Insights for Kaiapit Airport

, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
February
25°C peak
Coldest
August
17°C low
Wettest
December
977mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kaiapit Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 7693mm of precipitation falls per year. Kaiapit Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kaiapit Airport sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

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Kaiapit Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm 800mm 850mm 900mm 950mm 1000mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 885mm Feb Precipitation: 633mm Mar Precipitation: 953mm Apr Precipitation: 844mm May Precipitation: 547mm Jun Precipitation: 379mm Jul Precipitation: 356mm Aug Precipitation: 345mm Sep Precipitation: 429mm Oct Precipitation: 656mm Nov Precipitation: 690mm Dec Precipitation: 977mm
Precipitation

Kaiapit Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 7693mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 641mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 977mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 345mm. That's 632mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

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: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Kaiapit Airport 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 7km/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. 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 Kaiapit Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Kaiapit 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 17°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 17 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1774mm across the season with a monthly average of 591mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2495mm across the season with a monthly average of 832mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 18 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2345mm across the season with a monthly average of 782mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 17 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1079mm across the season with a monthly average of 360mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 Kaiapit 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
18 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
885 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
633 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
18 °C
25 °C
5 km/h
953 mm
0 cm
Apr
18 °C
25 °C
5 km/h
844 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
547 mm
0 cm
Jun
17 °C
23 °C
6 km/h
379 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
356 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
345 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
429 mm
0 cm
Oct
17 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
656 mm
0 cm
Nov
17 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
690 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
977 mm
0 cm
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