What’s the climate like in Bougainville?
The current climate of Bougainville features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 27°C. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 23°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Bougainville in recent years was 34°C in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in September 2019.
On average, Bougainville receives 3518 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Bougainville runs from November to April.
Best time to visit Bougainville?
The best time to visit Bougainville 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 Bougainville.
Climate Table of Bougainville
The climate table of Bougainville 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) | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 326 | 270 | 294 | 281 | 250 | 273 | 334 | 338 | 289 | 251 | 310 | 302 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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: 29°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in January, February and December
- Lowest temperature: 27°C in July and August
- Precipitation: 3518 mm per year, averaging 293 mm per month
- Driest months: 250 mm in May, 251 mm in October and 270 mm in February
- Wettest months: 338 mm in August, 334 mm in July and 326 mm in January
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Average Temperature per Month in Bougainville
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. 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 Bougainville
This graph shows how much precipitation Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, 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 Bougainville
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Bougainville
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bougainville
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea, 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 Bougainville by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bougainville. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
