Climate of Rabaul, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Point-value climate at Rabaul (East New Britain, Papua New Guinea). Population approximately 8,074.
Located in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea, Rabaul has a tropical climate. Population approximately 8,074. Monthly average temperatures range from 26.1°C / 79°F in July to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in November, with rainfall varying from 114 mm / 4.5 in (September) to 312 mm / 12.3 in (March) — about 2336 mm / 92 in across the year. Rabaul is the capital of East New Britain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Rabaul's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.4°C79.5°F | 269 mm10.6″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.5°C79.7°F | 264 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.5°C79.7°F | 312 mm12.3″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.5°C79.7°F | 239 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.7°C80.1°F | 154 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.5°C79.7°F | 127 mm5″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.1°C79°F | 118 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.2°C79.2°F | 121 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.6°C79.9°F | 114 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.7°C80.1°F | 142 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.8°C80.2°F | 179 mm7″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.6°C79.9°F | 297 mm11.7″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Rabaul?
Rabaul does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Rabaul's warmest month is November at an average of 26.8°C / 80.2°F, and its driest month is September with about 114 mm / 4.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Rabaul?
Rabaul, in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.1°C / 79°F in July to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in November. Annual rainfall is approximately 2336 mm / 92 in, with the wettest month being March (312 mm / 12.3 in) and the driest September (114 mm / 4.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Rabaul in November?
The average temperature in Rabaul in November is 26.8°C / 80.2°F, with rainfall of about 179 mm / 7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Rabaul?
The driest month in Rabaul is September, with about 114 mm / 4.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 26.6°C / 79.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Rabaul?
The wettest month in Rabaul is March, with approximately 312 mm / 12.3 in of average monthly rainfall.