Climate of Alotau, Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Point-value climate at Alotau (Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea). Population approximately 11,624.
Located in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea, Alotau has a tropical climate. Population approximately 11,624. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in July to 27.1°C / 80.8°F in February, with rainfall varying from 141 mm / 5.6 in (November) to 317 mm / 12.5 in (April) — about 2817 mm / 110.9 in across the year. Alotau is the capital of Milne Bay. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Alotau's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.9°C80.4°F | 196 mm7.7″ | Tropical |
| February | 27.1°C80.8°F | 196 mm7.7″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.7°C80.1°F | 244 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.1°C79°F | 317 mm12.5″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.6°C78.1°F | 286 mm11.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.8°C76.6°F | 290 mm11.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.3°C75.7°F | 267 mm10.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.5°C76.1°F | 220 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 25°C77°F | 232 mm9.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.6°C78.1°F | 240 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.3°C79.3°F | 141 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.8°C80.2°F | 188 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Alotau?
Alotau does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Alotau's warmest month is February at an average of 27.1°C / 80.8°F, and its driest month is November with about 141 mm / 5.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Alotau?
Alotau, in Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in July to 27.1°C / 80.8°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 2817 mm / 110.9 in, with the wettest month being April (317 mm / 12.5 in) and the driest November (141 mm / 5.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Alotau in February?
The average temperature in Alotau in February is 27.1°C / 80.8°F, with rainfall of about 196 mm / 7.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Alotau?
The driest month in Alotau is November, with about 141 mm / 5.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.3°C / 79.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Alotau?
The wettest month in Alotau is April, with approximately 317 mm / 12.5 in of average monthly rainfall.