Climate of Manus, Papua New Guinea
Area-weighted average across Manus. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Manus, a subdivision of Papua New Guinea, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 26.4°C / 79.5°F in July to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in May, with rainfall from 270 mm / 10.6 in to 339 mm / 13.3 in depending on the season (3651 mm / 143.7 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 | 26.7°C80.1°F | 302 mm11.9″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.6°C79.9°F | 309 mm12.2″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.6°C79.9°F | 326 mm12.8″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.7°C80.1°F | 290 mm11.4″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.8°C80.2°F | 320 mm12.6″ | Tropical |
| June | 26.5°C79.7°F | 310 mm12.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 26.4°C79.5°F | 339 mm13.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 26.5°C79.7°F | 314 mm12.4″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.8°C80.2°F | 270 mm10.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.7°C80.1°F | 274 mm10.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 26.7°C80.1°F | 282 mm11.1″ | Tropical |
| December | 26.6°C79.9°F | 315 mm12.4″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Manus?
Manus, Papua New Guinea does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is May at 26.8°C / 80.2°F, and the driest is September at 270 mm / 10.6 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Manus?
Manus, Papua New Guinea has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 26.4°C / 79.5°F in July to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 3651 mm / 143.7 in, with the wettest month being July (339 mm / 13.3 in) and the driest September (270 mm / 10.6 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Manus?
The hottest month in Manus is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.8°C / 80.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Manus?
The coldest month in Manus is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 26.4°C / 79.5°F.
When does it rain most in Manus?
The wettest month in Manus is July, averaging about 339 mm / 13.3 in of rainfall. The driest is September with about 270 mm / 10.6 in.