Climate Insights for Lese

, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
January
29°C peak
Coldest
August
24°C low
Wettest
March
389mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Lese is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2793mm of precipitation falls per year. Lese receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lese sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 26° Feb Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Mar Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Apr Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° May Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jun Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Jul Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Aug Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Sep Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Oct Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Nov Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 26°
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Lese has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 353mm Feb Precipitation: 263mm Mar Precipitation: 389mm Apr Precipitation: 342mm May Precipitation: 259mm Jun Precipitation: 186mm Jul Precipitation: 150mm Aug Precipitation: 153mm Sep Precipitation: 151mm Oct Precipitation: 175mm Nov Precipitation: 166mm Dec Precipitation: 206mm
Precipitation

Lese is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2793mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 233mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 389mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 150mm. That's 239mm 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 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 15km/h Feb Wind Speed: 15km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 14km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 16km/h Jul Wind Speed: 18km/h Aug Wind Speed: 19km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 17km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Lese is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 14km/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 18km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 15km/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 Lese, which began on March 20, 2026. Lese sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in January at around 29°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 25 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 492mm across the season with a monthly average of 164mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 822mm across the season with a monthly average of 274mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 990mm across the season with a monthly average of 330mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 489mm across the season with a monthly average of 163mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/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 Lese 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
29 °C
15 km/h
353 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
29 °C
15 km/h
263 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
26 °C
29 °C
15 km/h
389 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
28 °C
14 km/h
342 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
28 °C
15 km/h
259 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
27 °C
16 km/h
186 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
27 °C
18 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
26 °C
19 km/h
153 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
27 °C
19 km/h
151 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
28 °C
17 km/h
175 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
28 °C
16 km/h
166 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
29 °C
15 km/h
206 mm
0 cm
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