Climate Insights for Misima Island Airport

, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
March
28°C peak
Coldest
August
25°C low
Wettest
January
327mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Misima Island Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 3051mm of precipitation falls per year. Misima Island Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Misima Island Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: March, December, February. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 25°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Feb Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Mar Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27° Apr Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° May Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° Jun Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jul Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 26° Aug Max: 26° Average: 26° Min: 25° Sep Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 25° Oct Max: 27° Average: 27° Min: 26° Nov Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 28° Average: 28° Min: 27°
Max
Average
Min

Misima Island Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is March, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 327mm Feb Precipitation: 249mm Mar Precipitation: 309mm Apr Precipitation: 245mm May Precipitation: 238mm Jun Precipitation: 214mm Jul Precipitation: 229mm Aug Precipitation: 204mm Sep Precipitation: 292mm Oct Precipitation: 241mm Nov Precipitation: 318mm Dec Precipitation: 184mm
Precipitation

Misima Island Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3051mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 254mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 327mm of rainfall. November and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 184mm. That's 144mm less than January, 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 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 5km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 4km/h Apr Wind Speed: 5km/h May Wind Speed: 7km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Misima Island Airport 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 July, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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, 5km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

85 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Misima Island Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Misima Island Airport is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in March at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 25°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 85 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 25 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 851mm across the season with a monthly average of 284mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 27 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 760mm across the season with a monthly average of 253mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 27 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 793mm across the season with a monthly average of 264mm. 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 647mm across the season with a monthly average of 216mm. 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 Misima Island 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
27 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
327 mm
0 cm
Feb
27 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
249 mm
0 cm
Mar
27 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
309 mm
0 cm
Apr
27 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
245 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
28 °C
7 km/h
238 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
26 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
214 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
229 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
204 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
292 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
241 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
318 mm
0 cm
Dec
27 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
184 mm
0 cm
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