Climate Insights for Rabaraba
Alotau District, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Climate Overview
The climate in Rabaraba is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 3,498 mm of precipitation falls per year. Rabaraba receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rabaraba sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Rabaraba is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 73°F and approximately 137.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Rabaraba receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rabaraba sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Rabaraba has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.Rabaraba has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 12°F range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 75°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 68°F and an average of 71°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Rabaraba is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,498 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 291 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 343 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 222 mm. That's 121 mm less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Rabaraba is a very wet location, receiving approximately 137.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11.5 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 13.5 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 8.7 in. That's 4.8 in less than April, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Rabaraba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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 3km/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 7km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Rabaraba is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph 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 4mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rabaraba 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 Rabaraba 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.