Climate Insights for Cape Vogel Airport

, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
December
30°C peak
Coldest
August
24°C low
Wettest
March
441mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Cape Vogel Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 3122mm of precipitation falls per year. Cape Vogel Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Cape Vogel Airport 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: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Feb Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 26° Mar Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Apr Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° May Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Jun Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Jul Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24° Aug Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24° Sep Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24° Oct Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 25° Nov Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 25° Dec Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 26°
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Cape Vogel Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 25°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 323mm Feb Precipitation: 284mm Mar Precipitation: 441mm Apr Precipitation: 317mm May Precipitation: 206mm Jun Precipitation: 196mm Jul Precipitation: 208mm Aug Precipitation: 156mm Sep Precipitation: 328mm Oct Precipitation: 187mm Nov Precipitation: 204mm Dec Precipitation: 272mm
Precipitation

Cape Vogel Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3122mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 260mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 441mm of rainfall. September and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 156mm. That's 285mm 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: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 4km/h Aug Wind Speed: 4km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Cape Vogel Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 2km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 4km/h in winter, 3km/h in spring, 2km/h in summer, 2km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

93 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Cape Vogel Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Cape Vogel 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 24°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 718mm across the season with a monthly average of 239mm. 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 30°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 879mm across the season with a monthly average of 293mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 964mm across the season with a monthly average of 321mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 24 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 561mm across the season with a monthly average of 187mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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 Vogel 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
26 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
323 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
284 mm
0 cm
Mar
26 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
441 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
317 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
206 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
25 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
196 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
208 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
328 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
187 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
204 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
272 mm
0 cm
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