Madang Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Madang experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum 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 lows often dropping to around 24°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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. For more details, please visit our Madang Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 28°C in April to 29°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 82%. In October, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 78%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s in April, May and June to 2 m/s in January, February, March, July, August, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of 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:
January has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
March tops the wettest month list with 453 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 159 mm of precipitation.
August is the sunniest month with an average of 226 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
