Climate Insights for Witu

, West New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
May
28°C peak
Coldest
September
26°C low
Wettest
March
617mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Witu is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 4037mm of precipitation falls per year. Witu receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Witu 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: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jun Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Jul Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 26° Aug Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Sep Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Oct Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Nov Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Dec Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26°
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Witu has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 2°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. September 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 487mm Feb Precipitation: 427mm Mar Precipitation: 617mm Apr Precipitation: 405mm May Precipitation: 216mm Jun Precipitation: 158mm Jul Precipitation: 215mm Aug Precipitation: 192mm Sep Precipitation: 194mm Oct Precipitation: 269mm Nov Precipitation: 339mm Dec Precipitation: 517mm
Precipitation

Witu is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4037mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 336mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 617mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 158mm. That's 459mm 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: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 4km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Witu is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, 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 3km/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

91 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Witu, which began on June 21, 2026. Witu 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near 26°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 802mm across the season with a monthly average of 267mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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 1432mm across the season with a monthly average of 477mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1238mm across the season with a monthly average of 413mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 26 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 565mm across the season with a monthly average of 188mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/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 Witu 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
4 km/h
487 mm
0 cm
Feb
26 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
427 mm
0 cm
Mar
26 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
617 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
405 mm
0 cm
May
26 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
216 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
26 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
158 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
215 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
192 mm
0 cm
Sep
26 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
194 mm
0 cm
Oct
26 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
269 mm
0 cm
Nov
26 °C
28 °C
2 km/h
339 mm
0 cm
Dec
26 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
517 mm
0 cm
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