Climate Insights for Cape Orford

, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
February
29°C peak
Coldest
July
25°C low
Wettest
July
681mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cape Orford is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 4803mm of precipitation falls per year. Cape Orford receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cape Orford 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: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Feb Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Mar Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Apr Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° May Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jun Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Jul Max: 26° Average: 26° Min: 25° Aug Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Sep Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Oct Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Nov Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26°
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Cape Orford has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 284mm Feb Precipitation: 263mm Mar Precipitation: 392mm Apr Precipitation: 432mm May Precipitation: 324mm Jun Precipitation: 448mm Jul Precipitation: 681mm Aug Precipitation: 589mm Sep Precipitation: 384mm Oct Precipitation: 390mm Nov Precipitation: 277mm Dec Precipitation: 338mm
Precipitation

Cape Orford is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4803mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 400mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 681mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 263mm. That's 418mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) 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

Cape Orford 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 July, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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

91 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Cape Orford, which began on June 21, 2026. Cape Orford 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 25°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1052mm across the season with a monthly average of 351mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 884mm across the season with a monthly average of 295mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1148mm across the season with a monthly average of 383mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 25 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1718mm across the season with a monthly average of 573mm. 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 Cape Orford 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
26 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
284 mm
0 cm
Feb
27 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
263 mm
0 cm
Mar
26 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
392 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
432 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
324 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
25 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
448 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
26 °C
3 km/h
681 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
589 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
384 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
390 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
277 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
338 mm
0 cm
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