Climate Insights for Lake Murray Airport

, Western Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
February
31°C peak
Coldest
August
24°C low
Wettest
March
421mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Lake Murray Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3034mm of precipitation falls per year. Lake Murray Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lake Murray Airport sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 26° Feb Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 26° Mar Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 26° Apr Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 26° May Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Jun Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 25° Jul Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Aug Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Sep Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Oct Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Nov Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 26° Dec Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 26°
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Lake Murray Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°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 5°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 347mm Feb Precipitation: 325mm Mar Precipitation: 421mm Apr Precipitation: 358mm May Precipitation: 270mm Jun Precipitation: 157mm Jul Precipitation: 136mm Aug Precipitation: 86mm Sep Precipitation: 144mm Oct Precipitation: 184mm Nov Precipitation: 255mm Dec Precipitation: 351mm
Precipitation

Lake Murray Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3034mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 253mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 421mm of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 86mm. That's 335mm less than March, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 14km/h Sep Wind Speed: 14km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Lake Murray Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 12km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Lake Murray Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Lake Murray Airport sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 24°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 583mm across the season with a monthly average of 194mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1022mm across the season with a monthly average of 341mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1049mm across the season with a monthly average of 350mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 380mm across the season with a monthly average of 127mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Lake Murray Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
26 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
347 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
31 °C
11 km/h
325 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
26 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
421 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
358 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
30 °C
12 km/h
270 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
29 °C
13 km/h
157 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
29 °C
14 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
30 °C
12 km/h
184 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
31 °C
10 km/h
255 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
31 °C
9 km/h
351 mm
0 cm
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