Climate Insights for Madang
Madang District, Papua New Guinea
Climate Overview
The climate in Madang is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 3,745 mm of precipitation falls per year. Madang receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Madang sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Madang is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 147.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Madang receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Madang sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Madang has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 30°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 5°C between highs and lows.Madang has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°F range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Madang is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,745 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 312 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 489 mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 124 mm. That's 365 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.Madang is a very wet location, receiving approximately 147.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12.3 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 19.3 in of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 4.9 in. That's 14.4 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
Madang 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 February, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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.Madang 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 February, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Madang 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 Madang 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.