Weather in December in New Britain Island
Considering a trip to New Britain Island this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in New Britain Island in December?
New Britain Island is a region in Papua New Guinea. December in New Britain Island generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Kokopo. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kokopo with an average of 301 mm to heavy rainfall in Kimbe with 369 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 167 hours of sunlight expected in Kokopo. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at December's conditions in New Britain Island, see the map below. For a more detailed look at New Britain Island's yearly weather, check out our New Britain Island climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 2 most popular destinations in New Britain Island?
Kokopo
In December Kokopo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kimbe
In December Kimbe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit New Britain Island?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit New Britain Island 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. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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