What’s the climate like in New Guinea?
The current climate of New Guinea features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 30°C during the day to lows of 24°C. The average yearly temperature is around 28°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 17°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in New Guinea in recent years was 37°C in October 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in November 2022.
On average, New Guinea receives 5041 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit New Guinea?
The best time to visit New Guinea for pleasant to warm weather is January through December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring New Guinea.
Climate Table of New Guinea
The climate table of New Guinea shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 403 | 485 | 538 | 469 | 485 | 392 | 262 | 369 | 303 | 453 | 504 | 378 |
| UV Index | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 28°C
- Highest temperature: 30°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 24°C in November
- Precipitation: 5041 mm per year, averaging 420 mm per month
- Driest months: 262 mm in July, 303 mm in September and 369 mm in August
- Wettest months: 538 mm in March, 504 mm in November and 485 mm in February
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Average Temperature per Month in New Guinea
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in New Guinea, Indonesia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in New Guinea
This graph shows how much precipitation New Guinea, Indonesia, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in New Guinea
This graph shows the average UV index per month in New Guinea, Indonesia. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in New Guinea
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in New Guinea, Indonesia. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in New Guinea
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in New Guinea, Indonesia, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in New Guinea by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New Guinea. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
