Climate of Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Area-weighted average across Milne Bay. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Milne Bay, 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 25.4°C / 77.7°F in February, with rainfall from 161 mm / 6.3 in to 298 mm / 11.7 in depending on the season (2860 mm / 112.6 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 | 25.2°C77.4°F | 259 mm10.2″ | Tropical |
| February | 25.4°C77.7°F | 256 mm10.1″ | Tropical |
| March | 25.1°C77.2°F | 267 mm10.5″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.5°C76.1°F | 298 mm11.7″ | Tropical |
| May | 24.2°C75.6°F | 263 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 23.4°C74.1°F | 247 mm9.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 22.8°C73°F | 250 mm9.8″ | Tropical |
| August | 23°C73.4°F | 209 mm8.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 23.6°C74.5°F | 217 mm8.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.2°C75.6°F | 225 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.7°C76.5°F | 161 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.3°C77.5°F | 208 mm8.2″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Milne Bay?
Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is February at 25.4°C / 77.7°F, and the driest is November at 161 mm / 6.3 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Milne Bay?
Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 22.8°C / 73°F in July to 25.4°C / 77.7°F in February. Annual rainfall averages about 2860 mm / 112.6 in, with the wettest month being April (298 mm / 11.7 in) and the driest November (161 mm / 6.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Milne Bay?
The hottest month in Milne Bay is February, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.4°C / 77.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Milne Bay?
The coldest month in Milne Bay is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 22.8°C / 73°F.
When does it rain most in Milne Bay?
The wettest month in Milne Bay is April, averaging about 298 mm / 11.7 in of rainfall. The driest is November with about 161 mm / 6.3 in.