Climate of New Ireland, Papua New Guinea
Area-weighted average across New Ireland. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
New Ireland, a subdivision of Papua New Guinea, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in July to 25°C / 77°F in November, with rainfall from 177 mm / 7 in to 295 mm / 11.6 in depending on the season (2878 mm / 113.3 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 | 24.7°C76.5°F | 273 mm10.7″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.7°C76.5°F | 244 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
| March | 24.8°C76.6°F | 290 mm11.4″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.8°C76.6°F | 266 mm10.5″ | Tropical |
| May | 24.9°C76.8°F | 214 mm8.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.5°C76.1°F | 212 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.2°C75.6°F | 246 mm9.7″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.3°C75.7°F | 232 mm9.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.6°C76.3°F | 177 mm7″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.8°C76.6°F | 196 mm7.7″ | Tropical |
| November | 25°C77°F | 233 mm9.2″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.8°C76.6°F | 295 mm11.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit New Ireland?
New Ireland, Papua New Guinea does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is November at 25°C / 77°F, and the driest is September at 177 mm / 7 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of New Ireland?
New Ireland, Papua New Guinea has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in July to 25°C / 77°F in November. Annual rainfall averages about 2878 mm / 113.3 in, with the wettest month being December (295 mm / 11.6 in) and the driest September (177 mm / 7 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in New Ireland?
The hottest month in New Ireland is November, with an area-wide average temperature of 25°C / 77°F.
What is the coldest month in New Ireland?
The coldest month in New Ireland is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.2°C / 75.6°F.
When does it rain most in New Ireland?
The wettest month in New Ireland is December, averaging about 295 mm / 11.6 in of rainfall. The driest is September with about 177 mm / 7 in.