Climate Insights for Mapoda

, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
February
27°C peak
Coldest
August
21°C low
Wettest
April
636mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Mapoda is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 6448mm of precipitation falls per year. Mapoda receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mapoda 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: 27° Average: 24° Min: 22° Feb Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 22° Mar Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 22° Apr Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 22° May Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 21° Jun Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 21° Jul Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 21° Aug Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 21° Sep Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 21° Oct Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 21° Nov Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 21° Dec Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 22°
Max
Average
Min

Mapoda has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 6°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 22°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 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 559mm Feb Precipitation: 450mm Mar Precipitation: 618mm Apr Precipitation: 636mm May Precipitation: 446mm Jun Precipitation: 557mm Jul Precipitation: 515mm Aug Precipitation: 465mm Sep Precipitation: 590mm Oct Precipitation: 480mm Nov Precipitation: 551mm Dec Precipitation: 581mm
Precipitation

Mapoda is a very wet location, receiving approximately 6448mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 537mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 636mm of rainfall. March and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 446mm. That's 190mm less than April, 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: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/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

Mapoda 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 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 2km/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 Mapoda, which began on June 21, 2026. Mapoda 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 21°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1622mm across the season with a monthly average of 541mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1589mm across the season with a monthly average of 530mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1700mm across the season with a monthly average of 567mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 21 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1537mm across the season with a monthly average of 512mm. 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 Mapoda 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
22 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
559 mm
0 cm
Feb
22 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
450 mm
0 cm
Mar
22 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
618 mm
0 cm
Apr
22 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
636 mm
0 cm
May
21 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
446 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
21 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
557 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
515 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
24 °C
3 km/h
465 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
590 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
480 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
551 mm
0 cm
Dec
22 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
581 mm
0 cm
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