Climate and Weather of New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea

In Papua New Guinea you have several regions, one of which is called New Britain Island. The most popular city in this region is Kokopo, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in New Britain Island. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In New Britain Island, especially in Kokopo, temperatures remain consistently high year-round, with average maximums never dropping below 28°C.

New Britain Island reaches its peak temperature in December, hitting 29°C, while August brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 28°C.

When it comes to rainfall, New Britain Island sees significant variations throughout the year. March tends to be the wettest, receiving 319 mm of rain, while September is much drier with just 155 mm. Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during January, February, March, April, May, July, November and December, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 190 mm to 319 mm monthly.

June is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.