Climate Insights for Sim

, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
November
24°C peak
Coldest
July
14°C low
Wettest
October
548mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Sim is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 5260mm of precipitation falls per year. Sim receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sim 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: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Feb Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Mar Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Apr Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° May Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Jun Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Jul Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 14° Aug Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Sep Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Oct Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Nov Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Dec Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Sim has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 10°C range. November is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 18°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 550mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 463mm Feb Precipitation: 372mm Mar Precipitation: 538mm Apr Precipitation: 515mm May Precipitation: 453mm Jun Precipitation: 378mm Jul Precipitation: 356mm Aug Precipitation: 406mm Sep Precipitation: 480mm Oct Precipitation: 548mm Nov Precipitation: 378mm Dec Precipitation: 374mm
Precipitation

Sim is a very wet location, receiving approximately 5260mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 438mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 548mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 356mm. That's 192mm less than October, 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: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 8km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 7km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Sim 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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 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 Sim, which began on March 20, 2026. Sim sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in November at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 14°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 15 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1406mm across the season with a monthly average of 469mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1209mm across the season with a monthly average of 403mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1505mm across the season with a monthly average of 502mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 14 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1140mm across the season with a monthly average of 380mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/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 Sim 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
16 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
463 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
372 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
538 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
23 °C
6 km/h
515 mm
0 cm
May
16 °C
23 °C
6 km/h
453 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
378 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
356 mm
0 cm
Aug
15 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
406 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
22 °C
7 km/h
480 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
23 °C
6 km/h
548 mm
0 cm
Nov
16 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
378 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
374 mm
0 cm
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