Climate Insights for Kiunga
North Fly District, Western, Papua New Guinea
Climate Overview
The climate in Kiunga is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 4,475 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kiunga receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kiunga sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kiunga is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 176.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Kiunga receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kiunga sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Kiunga has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°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 6°C between highs and lows.Kiunga has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Kiunga is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,475 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 373 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 498 mm of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 259 mm. That's 239 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.Kiunga is a very wet location, receiving approximately 176.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14.7 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 19.6 in of rainfall. March and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 10.2 in. That's 9.4 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
Kiunga 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 August, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Kiunga is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kiunga 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 Kiunga 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.