Climate Insights for Tabubil
North Fly District, Western, Papua New Guinea
Climate Overview
The climate in Tabubil is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 6,396 mm of precipitation falls per year. Tabubil receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tabubil sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Tabubil is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 69°F and approximately 251.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Tabubil receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tabubil sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Tabubil has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. January 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.Tabubil has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 77°F with a mean of 69°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 63°F and an average of 67°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Tabubil is a very wet location, receiving approximately 6,396 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 533 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 612 mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 460 mm. That's 152 mm 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.Tabubil is a very wet location, receiving approximately 251.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 21 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 24.1 in of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 18.1 in. That's 6 in 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
Tabubil is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Tabubil is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 2mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tabubil 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 Tabubil 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.