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Rabaul weather in March (Papua New Guinea)

What weather conditions can you expect in Rabaul this March? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Rabaul includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 29°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 26°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Rabaul in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 325 mm for the month. During this month, the rain comes down heavily. A poncho is essential for staying dry. On average, there are about 22 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With about 130 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Rabaul, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 75%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 325 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 77%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 130 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Papua New Guinea in March

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

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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
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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