Climate Insights for Yapsiei

, West Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
December
28°C peak
Coldest
July
20°C low
Wettest
March
1103mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yapsiei is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 7723mm of precipitation falls per year. Yapsiei receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yapsiei 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: 23° Min: 21° Feb Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 21° Mar Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 21° Apr Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 21° May Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 20° Jun Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Jul Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Aug Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Sep Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 20° Oct Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 20° Nov Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Dec Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21°
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Yapsiei has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°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 950mm 1000mm 1050mm 1100mm 1150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 848mm Feb Precipitation: 884mm Mar Precipitation: 1103mm Apr Precipitation: 827mm May Precipitation: 444mm Jun Precipitation: 317mm Jul Precipitation: 342mm Aug Precipitation: 428mm Sep Precipitation: 478mm Oct Precipitation: 638mm Nov Precipitation: 691mm Dec Precipitation: 724mm
Precipitation

Yapsiei is a very wet location, receiving approximately 7723mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 644mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1103mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 317mm. That's 786mm 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: 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

Yapsiei 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 February, 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

91 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Yapsiei, which began on June 21, 2026. Yapsiei sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in December at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 20°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1807mm across the season with a monthly average of 602mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2456mm across the season with a monthly average of 819mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 20 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 2374mm across the season with a monthly average of 791mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 20 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1087mm across the season with a monthly average of 362mm. 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 Yapsiei 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
21 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
848 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
884 mm
0 cm
Mar
21 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
1103 mm
0 cm
Apr
21 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
827 mm
0 cm
May
20 °C
28 °C
1 km/h
444 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
20 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
317 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
342 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
428 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
28 °C
1 km/h
478 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
28 °C
1 km/h
638 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
691 mm
0 cm
Dec
21 °C
28 °C
1 km/h
724 mm
0 cm
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