Climate of Kavieng, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
Point-value climate at Kavieng (New Ireland, Papua New Guinea). Population approximately 19,728.
Located in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, Kavieng has a tropical climate. Population approximately 19,728. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in July to 26°C / 78.8°F in October, with rainfall varying from 139 mm / 5.5 in (September) to 346 mm / 13.6 in (December) — about 3140 mm / 123.6 in across the year. Kavieng is the capital of New Ireland. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kavieng's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.4°C77.7°F | 327 mm12.9″ | Tropical |
| February | 25.6°C78.1°F | 295 mm11.6″ | Tropical |
| March | 25.9°C78.6°F | 338 mm13.3″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.9°C78.6°F | 345 mm13.6″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.9°C78.6°F | 292 mm11.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.5°C77.9°F | 214 mm8.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.3°C77.5°F | 173 mm6.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.5°C77.9°F | 146 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.8°C78.4°F | 139 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 26°C78.8°F | 241 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.9°C78.6°F | 284 mm11.2″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.5°C77.9°F | 346 mm13.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kavieng?
Kavieng does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Kavieng's warmest month is October at an average of 26°C / 78.8°F, and its driest month is September with about 139 mm / 5.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kavieng?
Kavieng, in New Ireland, Papua New Guinea, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in July to 26°C / 78.8°F in October. Annual rainfall is approximately 3140 mm / 123.6 in, with the wettest month being December (346 mm / 13.6 in) and the driest September (139 mm / 5.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Kavieng in October?
The average temperature in Kavieng in October is 26°C / 78.8°F, with rainfall of about 241 mm / 9.5 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kavieng?
The driest month in Kavieng is September, with about 139 mm / 5.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25.8°C / 78.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Kavieng?
The wettest month in Kavieng is December, with approximately 346 mm / 13.6 in of average monthly rainfall.