Climate Insights for Kiunga

North Fly District, Western, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
January
32°C peak89°F peak
Coldest
August
24°C low75°F low
Wettest
April
498 mm rain19.6 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 25°FebMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 25°MarMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 25°AprMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 25°MayMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 25°JunMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°JulMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°AugMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°SepMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 24°OctMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°NovMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 25°DecMax: 32°Average: 27°Min: 25°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FFebMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FAprMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FMayMax: 87°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FJunMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FDecMax: 89°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°F
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Min

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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 378mmFebPrecipitation: 305mmMarPrecipitation: 470mmAprPrecipitation: 498mmMayPrecipitation: 457mmJunPrecipitation: 302mmJulPrecipitation: 260mmAugPrecipitation: 259mmSepPrecipitation: 364mmOctPrecipitation: 372mmNovPrecipitation: 405mmDecPrecipitation: 405mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 14.9inFebPrecipitation: 12inMarPrecipitation: 18.5inAprPrecipitation: 19.6inMayPrecipitation: 18inJunPrecipitation: 11.9inJulPrecipitation: 10.2inAugPrecipitation: 10.2inSepPrecipitation: 14.3inOctPrecipitation: 14.6inNovPrecipitation: 16inDecPrecipitation: 16in
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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 5km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C76 °F
32 °C89 °F
5 km/h3 mph
378 mm14.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C76 °F
32 °C89 °F
5 km/h3 mph
305 mm12 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C76 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
470 mm18.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C76 °F
31 °C88 °F
4 km/h2 mph
498 mm19.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C76 °F
31 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
457 mm18 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
24 °C75 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h3 mph
302 mm11.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C75 °F
29 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
260 mm10.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
29 °C85 °F
6 km/h4 mph
259 mm10.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
364 mm14.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C76 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
372 mm14.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C76 °F
31 °C89 °F
4 km/h2 mph
405 mm16 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C76 °F
32 °C89 °F
4 km/h3 mph
405 mm16 in
0 cm0 in