Climate of Mendi, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Point-value climate at Mendi (Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea). Population approximately 26,252.
Located in Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, Mendi has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 26,252. Monthly average temperatures range from 15.9°C / 60.6°F in July to 17.2°C / 63°F in February, with rainfall varying from 180 mm / 7.1 in (June) to 313 mm / 12.3 in (March) — about 2885 mm / 113.6 in across the year. Mendi is the capital of Southern Highlands. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mendi's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.1°C62.8°F | 269 mm10.6″ | — |
| February | 17.2°C63°F | 269 mm10.6″ | — |
| March | 17.1°C62.8°F | 313 mm12.3″ | — |
| April | 17.1°C62.8°F | 249 mm9.8″ | — |
| May | 17.2°C63°F | 205 mm8.1″ | — |
| June | 16.2°C61.2°F | 180 mm7.1″ | — |
| July | 15.9°C60.6°F | 188 mm7.4″ | — |
| August | 16°C60.8°F | 222 mm8.7″ | — |
| September | 16.4°C61.5°F | 234 mm9.2″ | — |
| October | 16.5°C61.7°F | 257 mm10.1″ | — |
| November | 16.6°C61.9°F | 227 mm8.9″ | — |
| December | 16.9°C62.4°F | 272 mm10.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Mendi?
Mendi does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Mendi's warmest month is February at an average of 17.2°C / 63°F, and its driest month is June with about 180 mm / 7.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Mendi?
Mendi, in Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 15.9°C / 60.6°F in July to 17.2°C / 63°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 2885 mm / 113.6 in, with the wettest month being March (313 mm / 12.3 in) and the driest June (180 mm / 7.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Mendi in February?
The average temperature in Mendi in February is 17.2°C / 63°F, with rainfall of about 269 mm / 10.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Mendi?
The driest month in Mendi is June, with about 180 mm / 7.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 16.2°C / 61.2°F.
When is the wettest month in Mendi?
The wettest month in Mendi is March, with approximately 313 mm / 12.3 in of average monthly rainfall.