Climate Insights for Vanimo

Vanimo-Green River District, Sandaun, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
November
30°C peak87°F peak
Coldest
July
25°C low76°F low
Wettest
December
383 mm rain15.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Vanimo is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,657 mm of precipitation falls per year. Vanimo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Vanimo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Vanimo is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 144 in of precipitation falls per year. Vanimo receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Vanimo sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°FebMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°MarMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°AprMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°MayMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°JunMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°JulMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 25°AugMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°SepMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°OctMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°NovMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°DecMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 87°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FFebMax: 86°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FMarMax: 86°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FAprMax: 86°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FMayMax: 87°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 85°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 80°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 81°FMin: 76°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FOctMax: 87°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FDecMax: 87°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°F
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Min

Vanimo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 30°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.Vanimo has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 11°F range. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 87°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 330mmFebPrecipitation: 335mmMarPrecipitation: 375mmAprPrecipitation: 363mmMayPrecipitation: 276mmJunPrecipitation: 252mmJulPrecipitation: 284mmAugPrecipitation: 233mmSepPrecipitation: 229mmOctPrecipitation: 268mmNovPrecipitation: 329mmDecPrecipitation: 383mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 13inFebPrecipitation: 13.2inMarPrecipitation: 14.8inAprPrecipitation: 14.3inMayPrecipitation: 10.9inJunPrecipitation: 9.9inJulPrecipitation: 11.2inAugPrecipitation: 9.2inSepPrecipitation: 9inOctPrecipitation: 10.6inNovPrecipitation: 13inDecPrecipitation: 15.1in
Precipitation

Vanimo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,657 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 305 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 383 mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 229 mm. That's 154 mm 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.Vanimo is a very wet location, receiving approximately 144 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 12 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 15.1 in of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 9 in. That's 6.1 in 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/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 5km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Vanimo 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 February, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Vanimo is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Vanimo 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 Vanimo 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C77 °F
30 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
330 mm13 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C77 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
335 mm13.2 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C77 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
375 mm14.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C77 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
363 mm14.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
25 °C78 °F
30 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
276 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C77 °F
30 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
252 mm9.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C76 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
284 mm11.2 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C76 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
233 mm9.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C77 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
229 mm9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C77 °F
30 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
268 mm10.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
25 °C77 °F
30 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
329 mm13 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C77 °F
30 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
383 mm15.1 in
0 cm0 in