Lae weather in August (Momase Region, Papua New Guinea)

Curious about the August weather in Lae? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Lae generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 22°C.

Lae in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 522 mm for the month. Typically around 23 days of rainfall is expected.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lae, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 76%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 522 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 23 days  

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 Lae 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.

What To Do

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

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