Climate Insights for Tabubil Airport

, Western Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
December
25°C peak
Coldest
August
17°C low
Wettest
October
571mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tabubil Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 6056mm of precipitation falls per year. Tabubil Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tabubil Airport sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

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Tabubil Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 17°C and an average of 20°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 459mm Feb Precipitation: 444mm Mar Precipitation: 520mm Apr Precipitation: 558mm May Precipitation: 565mm Jun Precipitation: 480mm Jul Precipitation: 496mm Aug Precipitation: 463mm Sep Precipitation: 559mm Oct Precipitation: 571mm Nov Precipitation: 486mm Dec Precipitation: 456mm
Precipitation

Tabubil Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 6056mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 505mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 571mm of rainfall. May and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 444mm. That's 128mm 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: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 7km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Tabubil Airport 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 August, averaging 7km/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 1km/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 Tabubil Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Tabubil 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 17°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 17 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1616mm across the season with a monthly average of 539mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1359mm across the season with a monthly average of 453mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 18 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1644mm across the season with a monthly average of 548mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 17 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1438mm across the season with a monthly average of 479mm. 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 Tabubil 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
18 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
459 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
444 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
18 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
520 mm
0 cm
Apr
18 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
558 mm
0 cm
May
18 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
565 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
23 °C
6 km/h
480 mm
0 cm
Jul
17 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
496 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
23 °C
7 km/h
463 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
559 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
571 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
486 mm
0 cm
Dec
18 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
456 mm
0 cm
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