Climate Insights for Lake Murray Airport

, Western Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
February
31°C peak
Coldest
August
24°C low
Wettest
March
467mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Lake Murray Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3239mm of precipitation falls per year. Lake Murray Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Lake Murray Airport sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25° Feb Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Mar Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Apr Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° May Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 25° Jun Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Jul Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Aug Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Sep Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Oct Max: 30° Average: 27° Min: 24° Nov Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 25° Dec Max: 31° Average: 28° Min: 25°
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Lake Murray Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 367mm Feb Precipitation: 344mm Mar Precipitation: 467mm Apr Precipitation: 361mm May Precipitation: 262mm Jun Precipitation: 192mm Jul Precipitation: 149mm Aug Precipitation: 115mm Sep Precipitation: 170mm Oct Precipitation: 203mm Nov Precipitation: 240mm Dec Precipitation: 370mm
Precipitation

Lake Murray Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3239mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 270mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 467mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 115mm. That's 353mm 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: 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: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Lake Murray Airport 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 December, 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 2km/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 Lake Murray Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Lake Murray 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 February at around 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 24°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 612mm across the season with a monthly average of 204mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1080mm across the season with a monthly average of 360mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 25 to 31°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1091mm across the season with a monthly average of 364mm. 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 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 456mm across the season with a monthly average of 152mm. 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 Lake Murray 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
25 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
367 mm
0 cm
Feb
25 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
344 mm
0 cm
Mar
25 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
467 mm
0 cm
Apr
25 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
361 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
262 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
24 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
192 mm
0 cm
Jul
24 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
149 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
115 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
170 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
30 °C
2 km/h
203 mm
0 cm
Nov
25 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
240 mm
0 cm
Dec
25 °C
31 °C
1 km/h
370 mm
0 cm
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