Climate Insights for Kokoda
Sohe District, Oro, Papua New Guinea
Climate Overview
The climate in Kokoda is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 3,918 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kokoda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kokoda sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Kokoda is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 154.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Kokoda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kokoda sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Kokoda has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Kokoda has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 68°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Kokoda is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,918 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 327 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 492 mm of rainfall. March and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 135 mm. That's 357 mm less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Kokoda is a very wet location, receiving approximately 154.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12.9 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 19.4 in of rainfall. March and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5.3 in. That's 14.1 in less than December, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Kokoda is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 2km/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.Kokoda is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 1mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kokoda 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 Kokoda 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.