Climate Insights for Wapenamanda Airport

, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
December
19°C peak
Coldest
August
10°C low
Wettest
March
587mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Wapenamanda Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 4873mm of precipitation falls per year. Wapenamanda Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wapenamanda Airport sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 11° Feb Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 11° Mar Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 11° Apr Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 11° May Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 11° Jun Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Jul Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Aug Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Sep Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Oct Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 11° Nov Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 11° Dec Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11°
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Average
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Wapenamanda Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 15°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 14°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 546mm Feb Precipitation: 516mm Mar Precipitation: 587mm Apr Precipitation: 531mm May Precipitation: 355mm Jun Precipitation: 187mm Jul Precipitation: 205mm Aug Precipitation: 217mm Sep Precipitation: 306mm Oct Precipitation: 430mm Nov Precipitation: 483mm Dec Precipitation: 511mm
Precipitation

Wapenamanda Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4873mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 406mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 587mm of rainfall. January and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 187mm. That's 399mm less than March, 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: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 8km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Wapenamanda Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 7km/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 Wapenamanda Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Wapenamanda 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 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 10°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1218mm across the season with a monthly average of 406mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1572mm across the season with a monthly average of 524mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1473mm across the season with a monthly average of 491mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 10 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 610mm across the season with a monthly average of 203mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/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 Wapenamanda 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
11 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
546 mm
0 cm
Feb
11 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
516 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
11 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
587 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
531 mm
0 cm
May
11 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
355 mm
0 cm
Jun
10 °C
18 °C
8 km/h
187 mm
0 cm
Jul
10 °C
18 °C
8 km/h
205 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
18 °C
8 km/h
217 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
306 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
430 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
19 °C
8 km/h
483 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
19 °C
7 km/h
511 mm
0 cm
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