Climate Insights for Awaba Airport

, Western Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
January
31°C peak
Coldest
August
23°C low
Wettest
March
361mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Awaba Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 2559mm of precipitation falls per year. Awaba Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Awaba Airport sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Feb Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Mar Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Apr Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° May Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Jun Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Jul Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° Aug Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 23° Sep Max: 28° Average: 25° Min: 24° Oct Max: 30° Average: 26° Min: 24° Nov Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Dec Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25°
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Awaba Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 317mm Feb Precipitation: 291mm Mar Precipitation: 361mm Apr Precipitation: 322mm May Precipitation: 261mm Jun Precipitation: 116mm Jul Precipitation: 87mm Aug Precipitation: 86mm Sep Precipitation: 121mm Oct Precipitation: 145mm Nov Precipitation: 165mm Dec Precipitation: 286mm
Precipitation

Awaba Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2559mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 213mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 361mm of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 86mm. That's 275mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Awaba Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

87 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Awaba Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Awaba 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 January at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 23°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 87 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 431mm across the season with a monthly average of 144mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 894mm across the season with a monthly average of 298mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 944mm across the season with a monthly average of 315mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 23 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 290mm for the season, averaging 97mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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 Awaba 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
25 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
317 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
291 mm
0 cm
Mar
25 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
361 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
322 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
261 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
24 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Aug
23 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
86 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
286 mm
0 cm
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