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Kokopo weather in April (New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea)

Looking to travel to Kokopo in April? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In April, Kokopo generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 25°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Kokopo in April falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 283 mm for the month. Typically around 22 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 168 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Kokopo. June, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kokopo climate page with graphs.

 

Kokopo, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 74%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 283 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 168 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Rabaul, Papua New Guinea (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Papua New Guinea in April

Find out more about the weather in Papua New Guinea in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kokopo in April?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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