Climate of East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Area-weighted average across East New Britain. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
East New Britain, a subdivision of Papua New Guinea, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23°C / 73.4°F in July to 24.4°C / 75.9°F in January, with rainfall from 193 mm / 7.6 in to 390 mm / 15.4 in depending on the season (3284 mm / 129.3 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.4°C75.9°F | 272 mm10.7″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.3°C75.7°F | 260 mm10.2″ | Tropical |
| March | 24.3°C75.7°F | 312 mm12.3″ | Tropical |
| April | 23.9°C75°F | 272 mm10.7″ | Tropical |
| May | 24.1°C75.4°F | 224 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| June | 24°C75.2°F | 295 mm11.6″ | Tropical |
| July | 23°C73.4°F | 390 mm15.4″ | Tropical |
| August | 23.3°C73.9°F | 345 mm13.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 24°C75.2°F | 248 mm9.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.1°C75.4°F | 194 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.4°C75.9°F | 193 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.4°C75.9°F | 279 mm11″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit East New Britain?
East New Britain, Papua New Guinea does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is January at 24.4°C / 75.9°F, and the driest is November at 193 mm / 7.6 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of East New Britain?
East New Britain, Papua New Guinea has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23°C / 73.4°F in July to 24.4°C / 75.9°F in January. Annual rainfall averages about 3284 mm / 129.3 in, with the wettest month being July (390 mm / 15.4 in) and the driest November (193 mm / 7.6 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in East New Britain?
The hottest month in East New Britain is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.4°C / 75.9°F.
What is the coldest month in East New Britain?
The coldest month in East New Britain is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 23°C / 73.4°F.
When does it rain most in East New Britain?
The wettest month in East New Britain is July, averaging about 390 mm / 15.4 in of rainfall. The driest is November with about 193 mm / 7.6 in.