Climate Insights for Kavieng

Kavieng District, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
November
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
July
26°C low79°F low
Wettest
July
435 mm rain17.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kavieng is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 3,604 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kavieng receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kavieng sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kavieng is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 141.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Kavieng receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kavieng sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°FebMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°MarMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°AprMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°MayMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°JunMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°JulMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AugMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°SepMax: 28°Average: 28°Min: 27°OctMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°NovMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°DecMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FFebMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FJulMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 80°FSepMax: 83°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FOctMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FNovMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°F
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Min

Kavieng has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Kavieng has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°F range. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 79°F and an average of 81°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 275mmFebPrecipitation: 303mmMarPrecipitation: 320mmAprPrecipitation: 339mmMayPrecipitation: 327mmJunPrecipitation: 285mmJulPrecipitation: 435mmAugPrecipitation: 276mmSepPrecipitation: 234mmOctPrecipitation: 240mmNovPrecipitation: 268mmDecPrecipitation: 304mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 10.8inFebPrecipitation: 11.9inMarPrecipitation: 12.6inAprPrecipitation: 13.4inMayPrecipitation: 12.9inJunPrecipitation: 11.2inJulPrecipitation: 17.1inAugPrecipitation: 10.9inSepPrecipitation: 9.2inOctPrecipitation: 9.4inNovPrecipitation: 10.5inDecPrecipitation: 12in
Precipitation

Kavieng is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,604 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 300 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 435 mm of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 234 mm. That's 200 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Kavieng is a very wet location, receiving approximately 141.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.8 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 17.1 in of rainfall. April and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 9.2 in. That's 7.9 in less than July, 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/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 12km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 15km/hSepWind Speed: 15km/hOctWind Speed: 13km/hNovWind Speed: 13km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 9mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 8mphNovWind Speed: 8mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

Kavieng is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kavieng is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kavieng 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 Kavieng 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
14 km/h9 mph
275 mm10.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
27 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
15 km/h10 mph
303 mm11.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
27 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
320 mm12.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
27 °C80 °F
29 °C83 °F
12 km/h8 mph
339 mm13.4 in
0 cm0 in
May
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
327 mm12.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
285 mm11.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
15 km/h9 mph
435 mm17.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
15 km/h9 mph
276 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
27 °C80 °F
28 °C83 °F
15 km/h9 mph
234 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
240 mm9.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
13 km/h8 mph
268 mm10.5 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
12 km/h8 mph
304 mm12 in
0 cm0 in