Climate Insights for Kandep Airport

, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
December
20°C peak
Coldest
August
11°C low
Wettest
March
483mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kandep Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 4919mm of precipitation falls per year. Kandep Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kandep Airport sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Feb Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Mar Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 12° Apr Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 12° May Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 12° Jun Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 11° Jul Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 11° Aug Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 11° Sep Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 11° Oct Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Nov Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Dec Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 12°
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Average
Min

Kandep Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 15°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

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: 430mm Feb Precipitation: 356mm Mar Precipitation: 483mm Apr Precipitation: 450mm May Precipitation: 453mm Jun Precipitation: 352mm Jul Precipitation: 347mm Aug Precipitation: 365mm Sep Precipitation: 456mm Oct Precipitation: 446mm Nov Precipitation: 391mm Dec Precipitation: 390mm
Precipitation

Kandep Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4919mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 410mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 483mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 347mm. That's 136mm less than March, 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: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/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: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Kandep 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 January, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 1km/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 Kandep Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Kandep 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 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 11°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 11 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1294mm across the season with a monthly average of 431mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1176mm across the season with a monthly average of 392mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1386mm across the season with a monthly average of 462mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1064mm across the season with a monthly average of 355mm. 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 Kandep 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
11 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
430 mm
0 cm
Feb
11 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
356 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
483 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
450 mm
0 cm
May
12 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
453 mm
0 cm
Jun
11 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
352 mm
0 cm
Jul
11 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
347 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
19 °C
9 km/h
365 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
19 °C
9 km/h
456 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
446 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
391 mm
0 cm
Dec
12 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
390 mm
0 cm
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