Climate Insights for Tetabedi

, Northern Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
February
26°C peak
Coldest
August
17°C low
Wettest
January
644mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Tetabedi is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 21°C and approximately 4476mm of precipitation falls per year. Tetabedi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tetabedi 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: 26° Average: 21° Min: 19° Feb Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Mar Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 19° Apr Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 19° May Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 19° Jun Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 18° Jul Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 18° Aug Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17° Sep Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 18° Oct Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Nov Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 18° Dec Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 19°
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Tetabedi has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°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 7°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 644mm Feb Precipitation: 602mm Mar Precipitation: 561mm Apr Precipitation: 399mm May Precipitation: 261mm Jun Precipitation: 164mm Jul Precipitation: 134mm Aug Precipitation: 172mm Sep Precipitation: 252mm Oct Precipitation: 337mm Nov Precipitation: 323mm Dec Precipitation: 629mm
Precipitation

Tetabedi is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4476mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 373mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 644mm of rainfall. December and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 134mm. That's 510mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/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: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Tetabedi 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 September, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 5km/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 Tetabedi, which began on March 20, 2026. Tetabedi sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in February at around 26°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 18 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 912mm across the season with a monthly average of 304mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 19 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1875mm across the season with a monthly average of 625mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 19 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1221mm across the season with a monthly average of 407mm. 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 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 469mm across the season with a monthly average of 156mm. 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 Tetabedi 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
19 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
644 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
26 °C
5 km/h
602 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
19 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
561 mm
0 cm
Apr
19 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
399 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
261 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
164 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
252 mm
0 cm
Oct
18 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
337 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
323 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
629 mm
0 cm
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