Climate Insights for Wewak
Wewak District, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Climate Overview
The climate in Wewak is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3,064 mm of precipitation falls per year. Wewak receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wewak sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Wewak is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 120.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Wewak receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Wewak sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Wewak has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 2°C range. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Wewak has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°F range. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 78°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Wewak is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,064 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 255 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 324 mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 197 mm. That's 127 mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Wewak is a very wet location, receiving approximately 120.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 12.8 in of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 7.8 in. That's 5 in less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Wewak is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Wewak is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Wewak 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 Wewak 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.