Climate Insights for Vanimo Airport

, West Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
November
31°C peak
Coldest
July
25°C low
Wettest
December
375mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Vanimo Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3519mm of precipitation falls per year. Vanimo Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Vanimo Airport sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Feb Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Mar Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Apr Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° May Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Jun Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Jul Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Aug Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Sep Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Oct Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Nov Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Dec Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25°
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Average
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Vanimo Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 325mm Feb Precipitation: 340mm Mar Precipitation: 366mm Apr Precipitation: 338mm May Precipitation: 267mm Jun Precipitation: 241mm Jul Precipitation: 270mm Aug Precipitation: 205mm Sep Precipitation: 218mm Oct Precipitation: 253mm Nov Precipitation: 322mm Dec Precipitation: 375mm
Precipitation

Vanimo Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3519mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 293mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 375mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 205mm. That's 169mm less than December, 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 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 11km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Vanimo Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap 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 Vanimo Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Vanimo 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 November at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 25°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 792mm across the season with a monthly average of 264mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1040mm across the season with a monthly average of 347mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 971mm across the season with a monthly average of 324mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 25 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 716mm across the season with a monthly average of 239mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/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 Vanimo 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
25 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
325 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
30 °C
11 km/h
340 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
25 °C
30 °C
11 km/h
366 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
338 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
267 mm
0 cm
Jun
25 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
241 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
270 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
205 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
30 °C
9 km/h
218 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
31 °C
8 km/h
253 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
31 °C
8 km/h
322 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
375 mm
0 cm
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