Climate Insights for Margarima Airport

, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
December
21°C peak
Coldest
August
11°C low
Wettest
March
475mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Margarima Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 4841mm of precipitation falls per year. Margarima Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Margarima Airport 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: 20° Average: 15° Min: 12° Feb Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 12° Mar Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Apr Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° May Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Jun Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12° Jul Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12° Aug Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° Sep Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 12° Oct Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 12° Nov Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 12° Dec Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 12°
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Margarima Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 16°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 11°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 422mm Feb Precipitation: 360mm Mar Precipitation: 475mm Apr Precipitation: 446mm May Precipitation: 432mm Jun Precipitation: 351mm Jul Precipitation: 345mm Aug Precipitation: 365mm Sep Precipitation: 446mm Oct Precipitation: 430mm Nov Precipitation: 381mm Dec Precipitation: 390mm
Precipitation

Margarima Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4841mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 403mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 475mm of rainfall. April and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 345mm. That's 130mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 9km/h
Wind Speed

Margarima Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Margarima Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Margarima 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 December at around 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 11°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1257mm across the season with a monthly average of 419mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 12 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1172mm across the season with a monthly average of 391mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 12 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1353mm across the season with a monthly average of 451mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 11 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1060mm across the season with a monthly average of 353mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/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 Margarima 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
12 °C
20 °C
10 km/h
422 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
20 °C
10 km/h
360 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
12 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
475 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
446 mm
0 cm
May
12 °C
20 °C
8 km/h
432 mm
0 cm
Jun
12 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
351 mm
0 cm
Jul
12 °C
19 °C
9 km/h
345 mm
0 cm
Aug
11 °C
19 °C
9 km/h
365 mm
0 cm
Sep
12 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
446 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
430 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
381 mm
0 cm
Dec
12 °C
21 °C
9 km/h
390 mm
0 cm
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