Climate of Popondetta, Oro, Papua New Guinea
Point-value climate at Popondetta (Oro, Papua New Guinea). Population approximately 28,198.
Located in Oro, Papua New Guinea, Popondetta has a tropical climate. Population approximately 28,198. Monthly average temperatures range from 25.2°C / 77.4°F in July to 27.1°C / 80.8°F in January, with rainfall varying from 110 mm / 4.3 in (July) to 315 mm / 12.4 in (January) — about 2583 mm / 101.7 in across the year. Popondetta is the capital of Oro. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Popondetta's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.1°C80.8°F | 315 mm12.4″ | Tropical |
| February | 27°C80.6°F | 269 mm10.6″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.8°C80.2°F | 278 mm10.9″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.4°C79.5°F | 222 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.2°C79.2°F | 205 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.6°C78.1°F | 122 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| July | 25.2°C77.4°F | 110 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 25.5°C77.9°F | 115 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.8°C78.4°F | 165 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.2°C79.2°F | 220 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.4°C79.5°F | 257 mm10.1″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.7°C80.1°F | 305 mm12″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Popondetta?
Popondetta does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Popondetta's warmest month is January at an average of 27.1°C / 80.8°F, and its driest month is July with about 110 mm / 4.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Popondetta?
Popondetta, in Oro, Papua New Guinea, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.2°C / 77.4°F in July to 27.1°C / 80.8°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 2583 mm / 101.7 in, with the wettest month being January (315 mm / 12.4 in) and the driest July (110 mm / 4.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Popondetta in January?
The average temperature in Popondetta in January is 27.1°C / 80.8°F, with rainfall of about 315 mm / 12.4 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Popondetta?
The driest month in Popondetta is July, with about 110 mm / 4.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 25.2°C / 77.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Popondetta?
The wettest month in Popondetta is January, with approximately 315 mm / 12.4 in of average monthly rainfall.