Climate Insights for Daru

, Western Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
February
29°C peak
Coldest
August
25°C low
Wettest
March
379mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Daru is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2471mm of precipitation falls per year. Daru receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Daru 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: 28° Min: 27° Feb Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 26° Mar Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Apr Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° May Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jun Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 26° Jul Max: 26° Average: 26° Min: 25° Aug Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 25° Sep Max: 26° Average: 26° Min: 25° Oct Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 26° Nov Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27°
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Min

Daru 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. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 25°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 292mm Feb Precipitation: 275mm Mar Precipitation: 379mm Apr Precipitation: 375mm May Precipitation: 264mm Jun Precipitation: 153mm Jul Precipitation: 110mm Aug Precipitation: 91mm Sep Precipitation: 82mm Oct Precipitation: 96mm Nov Precipitation: 134mm Dec Precipitation: 222mm
Precipitation

Daru is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2471mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 206mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 379mm of rainfall. April and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 82mm. That's 297mm 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 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Daru is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/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 8km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

92 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Daru, which began on June 21, 2026. Daru 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 August near 25°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 312mm across the season with a monthly average of 104mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 788mm across the season with a monthly average of 263mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1017mm across the season with a monthly average of 339mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 353mm across the season with a monthly average of 118mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/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 Daru 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
27 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
292 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
275 mm
0 cm
Mar
26 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
379 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
375 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
28 °C
7 km/h
264 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
26 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
153 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
26 °C
9 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
82 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Dec
27 °C
29 °C
4 km/h
222 mm
0 cm
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