Weather in March in New Britain Island
Planning a trip to New Britain Island this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in New Britain Island in March?
New Britain Island is a region in Papua New Guinea. March 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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of New Britain Island in March, check out the map below. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.For a closer look at conditions across New Britain Island, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kokopo with an average of 319 mm to heavy rainfall in Kimbe with 449 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Kokopo receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 130 hours of sunlight expected in Kokopo. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a more detailed look at New Britain Island's conditions throughout the year, check out our New Britain Island climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Papua New Guinea, check out our New Britain Island's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 2 most popular destinations in New Britain Island?
Kokopo
In March 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 March Kimbe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is March the best time to visit New Britain Island?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kokopo, March may not be the ideal time to visit New Britain Island.
On average, the best time to visit New Britain Island is in June, August, September and October with generally pleasant weather in Kokopo. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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