Climate of Madang, Papua New Guinea
Area-weighted average across Madang. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Madang, a subdivision of Papua New Guinea, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 22.8°C / 73°F in July to 23.8°C / 74.8°F in February, with rainfall from 109 mm / 4.3 in to 356 mm / 14 in depending on the season (2897 mm / 114.1 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 | 23.7°C74.7°F | 356 mm14″ | Tropical |
| February | 23.8°C74.8°F | 345 mm13.6″ | Tropical |
| March | 23.7°C74.7°F | 356 mm14″ | Tropical |
| April | 23.6°C74.5°F | 307 mm12.1″ | Tropical |
| May | 23.6°C74.5°F | 201 mm7.9″ | Tropical |
| June | 23.2°C73.8°F | 131 mm5.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 22.8°C73°F | 109 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 23°C73.4°F | 114 mm4.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 23.4°C74.1°F | 156 mm6.1″ | Tropical |
| October | 23.6°C74.5°F | 206 mm8.1″ | Tropical |
| November | 23.7°C74.7°F | 271 mm10.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 23.7°C74.7°F | 345 mm13.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Madang?
Madang, Papua New Guinea does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is February at 23.8°C / 74.8°F, and the driest is July at 109 mm / 4.3 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Madang?
Madang, Papua New Guinea has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.8°C / 73°F in July to 23.8°C / 74.8°F in February. Annual rainfall averages about 2897 mm / 114.1 in, with the wettest month being January (356 mm / 14 in) and the driest July (109 mm / 4.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Madang?
The hottest month in Madang is February, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.8°C / 74.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Madang?
The coldest month in Madang is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.8°C / 73°F.
When does it rain most in Madang?
The wettest month in Madang is January, averaging about 356 mm / 14 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 109 mm / 4.3 in.