Climate Insights for Madang

Madang District, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
January
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
August
24°C low76°F low
Wettest
December
489 mm rain19.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°FebMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°MarMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°AprMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 25°MayMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 25°JunMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 25°JulMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°AugMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°SepMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 25°OctMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 25°NovMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 25°DecMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FMarMax: 85°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FMayMax: 85°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FJunMax: 84°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 84°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FSepMax: 84°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FDecMax: 85°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°F
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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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 421mmFebPrecipitation: 450mmMarPrecipitation: 468mmAprPrecipitation: 474mmMayPrecipitation: 282mmJunPrecipitation: 145mmJulPrecipitation: 124mmAugPrecipitation: 130mmSepPrecipitation: 158mmOctPrecipitation: 239mmNovPrecipitation: 363mmDecPrecipitation: 489mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 16.6inFebPrecipitation: 17.7inMarPrecipitation: 18.4inAprPrecipitation: 18.7inMayPrecipitation: 11.1inJunPrecipitation: 5.7inJulPrecipitation: 4.9inAugPrecipitation: 5.1inSepPrecipitation: 6.2inOctPrecipitation: 9.4inNovPrecipitation: 14.3inDecPrecipitation: 19.3in
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

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C77 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
421 mm16.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C76 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h3 mph
450 mm17.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C76 °F
30 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
468 mm18.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
4 km/h3 mph
474 mm18.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C77 °F
29 °C85 °F
4 km/h2 mph
282 mm11.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
4 km/h2 mph
145 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
4 km/h3 mph
124 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
4 km/h3 mph
130 mm5.1 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
4 km/h3 mph
158 mm6.2 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C76 °F
29 °C85 °F
4 km/h3 mph
239 mm9.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C76 °F
29 °C85 °F
4 km/h3 mph
363 mm14.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C76 °F
30 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
489 mm19.3 in
0 cm0 in