Climate Insights for Talasea Airport

, West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
May
29°C peak
Coldest
March
26°C low
Wettest
March
710mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Talasea Airport is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 4825mm of precipitation falls per year. Talasea Airport receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Talasea 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: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Feb Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Mar Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Apr Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° May Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Jun Max: 29° Average: 28° Min: 27° Jul Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° Aug Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 27° Sep Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Oct Max: 29° Average: 27° Min: 26° Nov Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26°
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Talasea Airport has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 3°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. March is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm 750mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 621mm Feb Precipitation: 613mm Mar Precipitation: 710mm Apr Precipitation: 524mm May Precipitation: 246mm Jun Precipitation: 192mm Jul Precipitation: 217mm Aug Precipitation: 206mm Sep Precipitation: 206mm Oct Precipitation: 312mm Nov Precipitation: 356mm Dec Precipitation: 620mm
Precipitation

Talasea Airport 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 710mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 192mm. That's 518mm 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: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/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: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Talasea Airport is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 2km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

Seasons

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

85 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Talasea Airport, which began on June 21, 2026. Talasea 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 May at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near 26°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 85 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 874mm across the season with a monthly average of 291mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1854mm across the season with a monthly average of 618mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 26 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1481mm across the season with a monthly average of 494mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 27 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 616mm across the season with a monthly average of 205mm. 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 Talasea 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
26 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
621 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
613 mm
0 cm
Mar
26 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
710 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
524 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
246 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
27 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
192 mm
0 cm
Jul
27 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
217 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
206 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
29 °C
3 km/h
206 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
312 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
356 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
620 mm
0 cm
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