Climate Insights for Kandep Airport

, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
May
19°C peak
Coldest
September
10°C low
Wettest
October
446mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kandep Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 3959mm of precipitation falls per year. Kandep Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kandep Airport sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Feb Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Mar Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 11° Apr Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 11° May Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Jun Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Jul Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 10° Aug Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 10° Sep Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 10° Oct Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Nov Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Dec Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10°
Max
Average
Min

Kandep Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. May is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 14°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 13°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

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: 336mm Feb Precipitation: 291mm Mar Precipitation: 423mm Apr Precipitation: 371mm May Precipitation: 297mm Jun Precipitation: 247mm Jul Precipitation: 264mm Aug Precipitation: 287mm Sep Precipitation: 338mm Oct Precipitation: 446mm Nov Precipitation: 335mm Dec Precipitation: 325mm
Precipitation

Kandep Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3959mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 330mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 446mm of rainfall. March and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 247mm. That's 198mm less than October, 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/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Kandep Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Kandep Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Kandep 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 May at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near 10°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 10 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1118mm across the season with a monthly average of 373mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 10 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 952mm across the season with a monthly average of 317mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1090mm across the season with a monthly average of 363mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 10 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 798mm across the season with a monthly average of 266mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/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 Kandep 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
10 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
336 mm
0 cm
Feb
10 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
291 mm
0 cm
Mar
11 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
423 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
371 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
297 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
10 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
247 mm
0 cm
Jul
10 °C
18 °C
1 km/h
264 mm
0 cm
Aug
10 °C
18 °C
1 km/h
287 mm
0 cm
Sep
10 °C
18 °C
1 km/h
338 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
446 mm
0 cm
Nov
10 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
335 mm
0 cm
Dec
10 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
325 mm
0 cm
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