Climate Insights for Kerau

, Central Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
February
21°C peak
Coldest
July
13°C low
Wettest
March
502mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kerau is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 4123mm of precipitation falls per year. Kerau receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kerau 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: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Feb Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Mar Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Apr Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° May Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 14° Jun Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 13° Jul Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 13° Aug Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 13° Sep Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 13° Oct Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 14° Nov Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Dec Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14°
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Average
Min

Kerau has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 459mm Feb Precipitation: 425mm Mar Precipitation: 502mm Apr Precipitation: 432mm May Precipitation: 272mm Jun Precipitation: 178mm Jul Precipitation: 170mm Aug Precipitation: 213mm Sep Precipitation: 283mm Oct Precipitation: 351mm Nov Precipitation: 343mm Dec Precipitation: 494mm
Precipitation

Kerau is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4123mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 344mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 502mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 170mm. That's 333mm less than March, 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: 5km/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: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 5km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed

Kerau is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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 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 Kerau, which began on March 20, 2026. Kerau 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 13°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 977mm across the season with a monthly average of 326mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1378mm across the season with a monthly average of 459mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1207mm across the season with a monthly average of 402mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 13 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 561mm across the season with a monthly average of 187mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/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 Kerau 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
14 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
459 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
21 °C
6 km/h
425 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
14 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
502 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
432 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
20 °C
6 km/h
272 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
19 °C
6 km/h
178 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
19 °C
6 km/h
170 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
19 °C
6 km/h
213 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
19 °C
6 km/h
283 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
20 °C
5 km/h
351 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
343 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
494 mm
0 cm
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