Climate Insights for Wantoat Airport

, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
February
23°C peak
Coldest
August
14°C low
Wettest
December
936mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Wantoat Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 7610mm of precipitation falls per year. Wantoat Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wantoat 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: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Feb Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Mar Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15° Apr Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° May Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Jun Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 15° Jul Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 14° Aug Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Sep Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Oct Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 15° Nov Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Dec Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 15°
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Wantoat Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 17°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 950mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 817mm Feb Precipitation: 799mm Mar Precipitation: 873mm Apr Precipitation: 745mm May Precipitation: 517mm Jun Precipitation: 349mm Jul Precipitation: 375mm Aug Precipitation: 369mm Sep Precipitation: 450mm Oct Precipitation: 648mm Nov Precipitation: 732mm Dec Precipitation: 936mm
Precipitation

Wantoat Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 7610mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 634mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 936mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 349mm. That's 587mm less than December, 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: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Wantoat 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 February, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/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 Wantoat Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Wantoat 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 February at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 14°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 14 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1830mm across the season with a monthly average of 610mm. 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 2552mm across the season with a monthly average of 851mm. 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 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2135mm across the season with a monthly average of 712mm. 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 1092mm across the season with a monthly average of 364mm. 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 Wantoat 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
23 °C
4 km/h
817 mm
0 cm
Feb
15 °C
23 °C
5 km/h
799 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
15 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
873 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
745 mm
0 cm
May
15 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
517 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
21 °C
4 km/h
349 mm
0 cm
Jul
14 °C
20 °C
4 km/h
375 mm
0 cm
Aug
14 °C
21 °C
4 km/h
369 mm
0 cm
Sep
14 °C
21 °C
4 km/h
450 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
648 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
22 °C
4 km/h
732 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
936 mm
0 cm
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