Kokopo Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Kokopo has relatively stable weather with warm temperatures.
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, Kokopo experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 29°C in November to a comfortable 28°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
Kokopo has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2789 mm of rainfall per year. Kokopo offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between March (319 mm) and September (156 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.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
Kokopo offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between June (7.0 hours daily) and March (4.3 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents. 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 May to 29°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kokopo.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 77%. In September, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 69%. 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 varies between 2 m/s and 4 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in April, May, June and October and highest during January and February.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
almost clear and no rain partly cloudy and rain partly cloudy and thunderForecast for Kokopo
3 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Kokopo in Papua New Guinea
Kokopo has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 29°C.The average rainfall figures in Kokopo 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:
December has an average maximum temperature of 29°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
March tops the wettest month list with 319 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 156 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 210 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.
