Climate Insights for Umba Airport

Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
December
23°C peak
Coldest
July
14°C low
Wettest
January
851mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Umba Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 5757mm of precipitation falls per year. Umba Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Umba Airport 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: 22° Average: 17° Min: 15° Feb Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 15° Mar Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 15° Apr Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 15° May Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 15° Jun Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 14° Jul Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 14° Aug Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 14° Sep Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 14° Oct Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 14° Nov Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 14° Dec Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15°
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Average
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Umba Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 16°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 700mm 750mm 800mm 850mm 900mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 851mm Feb Precipitation: 695mm Mar Precipitation: 737mm Apr Precipitation: 601mm May Precipitation: 282mm Jun Precipitation: 191mm Jul Precipitation: 189mm Aug Precipitation: 230mm Sep Precipitation: 286mm Oct Precipitation: 396mm Nov Precipitation: 472mm Dec Precipitation: 827mm
Precipitation

Umba Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 5757mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 480mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 851mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 189mm. That's 662mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Umba Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, 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 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

3 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Umba Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Umba 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 14°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 14 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1154mm across the season with a monthly average of 385mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2373mm across the season with a monthly average of 791mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1621mm across the season with a monthly average of 540mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 14 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 609mm across the season with a monthly average of 203mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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 Umba 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
15 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
851 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
695 mm
0 cm
Mar
15 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
737 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
601 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
282 mm
0 cm
Jun
14 °C
21 °C
4 km/h
191 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
20 °C
4 km/h
189 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
20 °C
4 km/h
230 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
14 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
286 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
396 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
472 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
23 °C
3 km/h
827 mm
0 cm
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