Climate of Lae, Morobe, Papua New Guinea
Point-value climate at Lae (Morobe, Papua New Guinea). Population approximately 131,052.
Located in Morobe, Papua New Guinea, Lae has a tropical climate. Population approximately 131,052. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in July to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in January, with rainfall varying from 224 mm / 8.8 in (February) to 437 mm / 17.2 in (July) — about 3790 mm / 149.2 in across the year. Lae is the capital of Morobe. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Lae's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.5°C81.5°F | 259 mm10.2″ | Tropical |
| February | 27.5°C81.5°F | 224 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| March | 27.2°C81°F | 274 mm10.8″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.9°C80.4°F | 315 mm12.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.5°C79.7°F | 328 mm12.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.9°C78.6°F | 364 mm14.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.3°C77.5°F | 437 mm17.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.3°C77.5°F | 434 mm17.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.9°C78.6°F | 335 mm13.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.3°C79.3°F | 332 mm13.1″ | Tropical |
| November | 27°C80.6°F | 227 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| December | 27.1°C80.8°F | 261 mm10.3″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lae?
Lae does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Lae's warmest month is January at an average of 27.5°C / 81.5°F, and its driest month is February with about 224 mm / 8.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Lae?
Lae, in Morobe, Papua New Guinea, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.3°C / 77.5°F in July to 27.5°C / 81.5°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 3790 mm / 149.2 in, with the wettest month being July (437 mm / 17.2 in) and the driest February (224 mm / 8.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Lae in January?
The average temperature in Lae in January is 27.5°C / 81.5°F, with rainfall of about 259 mm / 10.2 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Lae?
The driest month in Lae is February, with about 224 mm / 8.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 27.5°C / 81.5°F.
When is the wettest month in Lae?
The wettest month in Lae is July, with approximately 437 mm / 17.2 in of average monthly rainfall.