Climate Insights for Kar Kar

, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
October
29°C peak
Coldest
August
24°C low
Wettest
December
377mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kar Kar is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 3151mm of precipitation falls per year. Kar Kar receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kar Kar 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: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Feb Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 25° Mar Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 25° Apr Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 25° May Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 25° Jun Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Jul Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Aug Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Sep Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Oct Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Nov Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 25° Dec Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 25°
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Kar Kar has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 327mm Feb Precipitation: 283mm Mar Precipitation: 351mm Apr Precipitation: 355mm May Precipitation: 280mm Jun Precipitation: 174mm Jul Precipitation: 156mm Aug Precipitation: 122mm Sep Precipitation: 167mm Oct Precipitation: 229mm Nov Precipitation: 330mm Dec Precipitation: 377mm
Precipitation

Kar Kar is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3151mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 263mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 377mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 122mm. That's 255mm 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 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 13km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/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: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Kar Kar 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 13km/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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Kar Kar, which began on March 20, 2026. Kar Kar sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in October at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 24°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 726mm across the season with a monthly average of 242mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 987mm across the season with a monthly average of 329mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 986mm across the season with a monthly average of 329mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 452mm across the season with a monthly average of 151mm. 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 Kar Kar 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
25 °C
29 °C
11 km/h
327 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
283 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
25 °C
29 °C
11 km/h
351 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
355 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
280 mm
0 cm
Jun
24 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
174 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
167 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
229 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
330 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
29 °C
10 km/h
377 mm
0 cm
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