Climate Insights for Kimbe
Talasea District, West New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Climate Overview
The climate in Kimbe is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,765 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kimbe receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kimbe sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kimbe is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 148.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Kimbe receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kimbe sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Kimbe has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February 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 3°C between highs and lows.Kimbe has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°F range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 78°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Kimbe is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,765 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 314 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 460 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 200 mm. That's 260 mm 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.Kimbe is a very wet location, receiving approximately 148.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 18.1 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 7.9 in. That's 10.2 in 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
Kimbe is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Kimbe 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 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kimbe 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 Kimbe 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.