Madang weather in December (Momase Region, Papua New Guinea)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Madang this December? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Madang includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 30°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 25°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Madang in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 421 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 22 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 167 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Madang. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Madang climate page with graphs.

 

Madang, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Water Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 74%  

Precipitation 421 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 81%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 167 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Papua New Guinea in December

Find out more about the weather in Papua New Guinea and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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