Climate Insights for Kerema

Kerema District, Gulf, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
January
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
August
25°C low76°F low
Wettest
April
323 mm rain12.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kerema is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,054 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kerema receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kerema sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kerema is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 120.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Kerema receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kerema 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: 26°MarMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MayMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°JunMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°JulMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°AugMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 25°SepMax: 27°Average: 26°Min: 25°OctMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 26°NovMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°DecMax: 29°Average: 28°Min: 27°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FFebMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°FMarMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 79°FJunMax: 81°FAverage: 79°FMin: 78°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 79°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 78°FMin: 77°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FDecMax: 84°FAverage: 82°FMin: 80°F
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Kerema has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Kerema has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°F range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 78°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 229mmFebPrecipitation: 212mmMarPrecipitation: 270mmAprPrecipitation: 323mmMayPrecipitation: 290mmJunPrecipitation: 284mmJulPrecipitation: 262mmAugPrecipitation: 284mmSepPrecipitation: 286mmOctPrecipitation: 236mmNovPrecipitation: 188mmDecPrecipitation: 191mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9inFebPrecipitation: 8.4inMarPrecipitation: 10.6inAprPrecipitation: 12.7inMayPrecipitation: 11.4inJunPrecipitation: 11.2inJulPrecipitation: 10.3inAugPrecipitation: 11.2inSepPrecipitation: 11.3inOctPrecipitation: 9.3inNovPrecipitation: 7.4inDecPrecipitation: 7.5in
Precipitation

Kerema is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,054 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 255 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 323 mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 188 mm. That's 135 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Kerema is a very wet location, receiving approximately 120.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 12.7 in of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 7.4 in. That's 5.3 in less than April, 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: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 10km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Kerema 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 August, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 7km/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 be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Kerema is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kerema 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 Kerema 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
8 km/h5 mph
229 mm9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
212 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
29 °C84 °F
8 km/h5 mph
270 mm10.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
323 mm12.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
290 mm11.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C78 °F
27 °C81 °F
9 km/h6 mph
284 mm11.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
27 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
262 mm10.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C76 °F
26 °C79 °F
12 km/h7 mph
284 mm11.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C77 °F
27 °C80 °F
11 km/h7 mph
286 mm11.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h5 mph
236 mm9.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
8 km/h5 mph
188 mm7.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
27 °C80 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h5 mph
191 mm7.5 in
0 cm0 in