Climate Insights for Kerau

, Central Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
December
21°C peak
Coldest
July
13°C low
Wettest
March
589mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kerau is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 4825mm of precipitation falls per year. Kerau receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kerau 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: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Feb Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Mar Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Apr Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° May Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Jun Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 13° Jul Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 13° Aug Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 13° Sep Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 13° Oct Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 13° Nov Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Dec Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Kerau has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 17°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 514mm Feb Precipitation: 431mm Mar Precipitation: 589mm Apr Precipitation: 488mm May Precipitation: 296mm Jun Precipitation: 241mm Jul Precipitation: 206mm Aug Precipitation: 293mm Sep Precipitation: 362mm Oct Precipitation: 448mm Nov Precipitation: 443mm Dec Precipitation: 515mm
Precipitation

Kerau is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4825mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 402mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 589mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 206mm. That's 383mm 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: 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

Kerau 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 February, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 0km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

92 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Kerau, which began on June 21, 2026. Kerau 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 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 13°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 13 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1253mm across the season with a monthly average of 418mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1460mm across the season with a monthly average of 487mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 14 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1372mm across the season with a monthly average of 457mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 13 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 740mm across the season with a monthly average of 247mm. 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 Kerau 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
14 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
514 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
431 mm
0 cm
Mar
14 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
589 mm
0 cm
Apr
14 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
488 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
296 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
13 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
241 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
206 mm
0 cm
Aug
13 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
293 mm
0 cm
Sep
13 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
362 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
448 mm
0 cm
Nov
14 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
443 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
515 mm
0 cm
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