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Rabaul Climate by Month

Rabaul has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average day and night temperature

The temperature in Rabaul remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 30°C in November. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 29°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging 25°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Rabaul has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2778 mm of rainfall annually. Rabaul experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 325 mm in March, the wettest month, and 156 mm in September, the driest month.

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

Sunshine over the year

Rabaul experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 7.0 hours daily sunshine in June, it dips to 4.3 hours in March, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

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

Water temperature over the year

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

Rabaul has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 29°C.
The average rainfall figures in Rabaul 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 June which is the sunniest month of the year.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in Rabaul?
    November has an average maximum temperature of 30°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Rabaul?
    The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Rabaul?
    March tops the wettest month list with 325 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Rabaul?
    September is the driest month with 156 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Rabaul?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 210 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Rabaul

    Thu   Nov 21
    32°C | 24°C
    SE 14 km/h
    15 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    31°C | 23°C
    N 7 km/h
    20 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Sat   Nov 23
    32°C | 23°C
    NW 7 km/h
    2.8 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain