Climate Insights for Lae

The climate in Lae is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 7,554 mm of precipitation falls per year. Lae receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lae sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Lae is hot. The average annual temperature is 77°F and approximately 297.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Lae receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lae sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Lae has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 24°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Lae has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 75°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows.

Lae is a very wet location, receiving approximately 7,554 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 630 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 933 mm of rainfall. December and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 442 mm. That's 491 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.Lae is a very wet location, receiving approximately 297.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 24.8 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 36.7 in of rainfall. December and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 17.4 in. That's 19.3 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.

Lae is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Lae 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 October, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lae 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 Lae 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.