New Britain Island Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea in April.

Planning a getaway to New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in New Britain Island in April

New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea is a region in Papua New Guinea. April in New Britain Island generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Kokopo. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For a closer look at conditions across New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kokopo with an average of 283 mm (11 in) to heavy rainfall in Kimbe with 366 mm (14 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Kokopo gets around 168 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore New Britain Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in New Britain Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kokopo)

Best Places to Visit in New Britain Island in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across New Britain Island.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in New Britain Island

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea?

Temperature range in New Britain Island (April)

Precipitation variation in New Britain Island (April)

Kokopo

In April Kokopo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
168 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
319 mm (13 in)
283 mm (11 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
21 days
Weather conditions

Kabaira

In April Kabaira generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
168 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
371 mm (15 in)
345 mm (14 in)
274 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions

Kimbe

In April Kimbe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
449 mm (18 in)
366 mm (14 in)
233 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
21 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in New Britain Island, in Papua New Guinea.

In our records: Papua New Guinea April extremes

Notable April records observed across cities in Papua New Guinea in our climate database (1988 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest April day in Papua New Guinea brought 334 mm (13 in) in Lae on April 29, 2016.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in New Britain Island in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kokopo 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 283 mm (11 in)
Kabaira 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 345 mm (14 in)
Kimbe 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 366 mm (14 in)

New Britain Island weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea in April?

Expect poor weather across New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea in April. The popular destination of Kokopo averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea in April?

Daytime temperatures in Kokopo peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in April, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea get a lot of rain in April?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Kokopo records an average of 283 mm (11 in) in April, putting it among the wetter months for New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea.

Is April a Good Time to Visit New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea due to the typically poor weather in Kokopo.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, August, September and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Kokopo. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in New Britain Island.

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