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Madang Climate by Month

The weather in Madang is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Madang experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C in January to a comfortable 29°C in the coolest month, August. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 24°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Madang has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 3647 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Madang shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in March, with an average of 453 mm of precipitation over 22 rainy days.

In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 159 mm of rainfall over 14 rainy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Madang serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in August with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in February, offering only 4.1 hours of daily sunlight.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Madang ranges from 28°C in April to 29°C in January.

Water temperature over the year

The best time of year to visit Madang in Papua New Guinea

Madang has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 30°C.
The average rainfall figures in Madang are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose August which is the sunniest month of the year.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Madang?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Madang?
    The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Madang?
    March tops the wettest month list with 453 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Madang?
    August is the driest month with 159 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Madang?
    August is the sunniest month with an average of 226 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Madang

    Sat   Dec 14
    32°C | 24°C
    SW 11 km/h
    16 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Sun   Dec 15
    32°C | 24°C
    W 11 km/h
    25 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Mon   Dec 16
    31°C | 24°C
    W 14 km/h
    38 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder