Climate of Gulf, Papua New Guinea
Area-weighted average across Gulf. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Gulf, a subdivision of Papua New Guinea, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.4°C / 74.1°F in July to 26°C / 78.8°F in December, with rainfall from 228 mm / 9 in to 377 mm / 14.8 in depending on the season (3784 mm / 149 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 | 25.8°C78.4°F | 318 mm12.5″ | Tropical |
| February | 25.8°C78.4°F | 324 mm12.8″ | Tropical |
| March | 25.6°C78.1°F | 352 mm13.9″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.3°C77.5°F | 311 mm12.2″ | Tropical |
| May | 25°C77°F | 377 mm14.8″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.3°C75.7°F | 347 mm13.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 23.4°C74.1°F | 341 mm13.4″ | Tropical |
| August | 23.8°C74.8°F | 302 mm11.9″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.2°C75.6°F | 307 mm12.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.7°C76.5°F | 299 mm11.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.6°C78.1°F | 228 mm9″ | Tropical |
| December | 26°C78.8°F | 278 mm10.9″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gulf?
Gulf, Papua New Guinea does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is December at 26°C / 78.8°F, and the driest is November at 228 mm / 9 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Gulf?
Gulf, Papua New Guinea has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.4°C / 74.1°F in July to 26°C / 78.8°F in December. Annual rainfall averages about 3784 mm / 149 in, with the wettest month being May (377 mm / 14.8 in) and the driest November (228 mm / 9 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Gulf?
The hottest month in Gulf is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 26°C / 78.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Gulf?
The coldest month in Gulf is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.4°C / 74.1°F.
When does it rain most in Gulf?
The wettest month in Gulf is May, averaging about 377 mm / 14.8 in of rainfall. The driest is November with about 228 mm / 9 in.