Climate Insights for Nuku Airport

, West Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
October
30°C peak
Coldest
August
22°C low
Wettest
March
474mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Nuku Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 25°C and approximately 4692mm of precipitation falls per year. Nuku Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nuku Airport sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

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Nuku Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is October, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 22°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°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: 413mm Feb Precipitation: 408mm Mar Precipitation: 474mm Apr Precipitation: 447mm May Precipitation: 364mm Jun Precipitation: 325mm Jul Precipitation: 347mm Aug Precipitation: 328mm Sep Precipitation: 361mm Oct Precipitation: 399mm Nov Precipitation: 387mm Dec Precipitation: 439mm
Precipitation

Nuku Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4692mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 391mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 474mm of rainfall. April and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 325mm. That's 149mm 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: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Nuku Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/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 Nuku Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Nuku 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 October at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 22°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 22 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1147mm across the season with a monthly average of 382mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 23 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1261mm across the season with a monthly average of 420mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 23 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1285mm across the season with a monthly average of 428mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 22 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1000mm across the season with a monthly average of 333mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 Nuku 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
23 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
413 mm
0 cm
Feb
23 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
408 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
23 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
474 mm
0 cm
Apr
23 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
447 mm
0 cm
May
23 °C
30 °C
6 km/h
364 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
325 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
347 mm
0 cm
Aug
22 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
328 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
361 mm
0 cm
Oct
22 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
399 mm
0 cm
Nov
23 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
387 mm
0 cm
Dec
23 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
439 mm
0 cm
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