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

What can you expect from the weather in Kokopo during August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Kokopo typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 24°C.

Kokopo in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 172 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 161 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Kokopo. June, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kokopo, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 172 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 161 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Rabaul, Papua New Guinea (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Papua New Guinea in August

Find out more about the weather in Papua New Guinea in August 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 August?

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 28°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 August.

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

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