Climate Insights for Wewak

Wewak District, East Sepik, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
December
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
August
26°C low78°F low
Wettest
June
324 mm rain12.8 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°FebMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MarMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AprMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°MayMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°JunMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°JulMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°AugMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°SepMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°OctMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°NovMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°DecMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FMayMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FJunMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FAugMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°F
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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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 197mmFebPrecipitation: 197mmMarPrecipitation: 202mmAprPrecipitation: 246mmMayPrecipitation: 278mmJunPrecipitation: 324mmJulPrecipitation: 302mmAugPrecipitation: 263mmSepPrecipitation: 277mmOctPrecipitation: 278mmNovPrecipitation: 259mmDecPrecipitation: 240mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.8inFebPrecipitation: 7.8inMarPrecipitation: 8inAprPrecipitation: 9.7inMayPrecipitation: 11inJunPrecipitation: 12.8inJulPrecipitation: 11.9inAugPrecipitation: 10.4inSepPrecipitation: 10.9inOctPrecipitation: 10.9inNovPrecipitation: 10.2inDecPrecipitation: 9.4in
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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 11km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 12km/hOctWind Speed: 10km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 12km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 7mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 8mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
13 km/h8 mph
197 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
15 km/h10 mph
197 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
13 km/h8 mph
202 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C79 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
246 mm9.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
278 mm11 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
324 mm12.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
11 km/h7 mph
302 mm11.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
12 km/h8 mph
263 mm10.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
12 km/h8 mph
277 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
26 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
10 km/h6 mph
278 mm10.9 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
10 km/h6 mph
259 mm10.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
12 km/h8 mph
240 mm9.4 in
0 cm0 in