Climate Insights for Papondetta Airport

, Northern Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
February
27°C peak
Coldest
July
18°C low
Wettest
February
861mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Papondetta Airport is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 6343mm of precipitation falls per year. Papondetta Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Papondetta Airport 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: 26° Average: 22° Min: 20° Feb Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Mar Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 20° Apr Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 20° May Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Jun Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 19° Jul Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 18° Aug Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 19° Sep Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 19° Oct Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 19° Nov Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 20° Dec Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 20°
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Papondetta Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is February, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm 800mm 850mm 900mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 783mm Feb Precipitation: 861mm Mar Precipitation: 821mm Apr Precipitation: 578mm May Precipitation: 309mm Jun Precipitation: 259mm Jul Precipitation: 183mm Aug Precipitation: 285mm Sep Precipitation: 384mm Oct Precipitation: 452mm Nov Precipitation: 583mm Dec Precipitation: 845mm
Precipitation

Papondetta Airport is a very wet location, receiving approximately 6343mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 529mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 861mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 183mm. That's 678mm less than February, 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

Papondetta 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 July, 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. 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

90 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Papondetta Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Papondetta 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 18°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 19 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1420mm across the season with a monthly average of 473mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2489mm across the season with a monthly average of 830mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 19 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1707mm across the season with a monthly average of 569mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 18 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 727mm across the season with a monthly average of 242mm. 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 Papondetta 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
20 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
783 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
861 mm
0 cm
Mar
20 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
821 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
578 mm
0 cm
May
19 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
309 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
19 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
259 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
183 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
285 mm
0 cm
Sep
19 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
384 mm
0 cm
Oct
19 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
452 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
583 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
845 mm
0 cm
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