Climate of Sandaun, Papua New Guinea
Area-weighted average across Sandaun. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Sandaun, a subdivision of Papua New Guinea, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.7°C / 74.7°F in July to 24.5°C / 76.1°F in November, with rainfall from 186 mm / 7.3 in to 315 mm / 12.4 in depending on the season (2952 mm / 116.2 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 | 24.4°C75.9°F | 280 mm11″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.3°C75.7°F | 274 mm10.8″ | Tropical |
| March | 24.3°C75.7°F | 315 mm12.4″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.4°C75.9°F | 275 mm10.8″ | Tropical |
| May | 24.4°C75.9°F | 232 mm9.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 23.9°C75°F | 186 mm7.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 23.7°C74.7°F | 195 mm7.7″ | Tropical |
| August | 23.8°C74.8°F | 211 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.1°C75.4°F | 222 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.3°C75.7°F | 249 mm9.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.5°C76.1°F | 239 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.4°C75.9°F | 274 mm10.8″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sandaun?
Sandaun, Papua New Guinea does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is November at 24.5°C / 76.1°F, and the driest is June at 186 mm / 7.3 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Sandaun?
Sandaun, Papua New Guinea has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.7°C / 74.7°F in July to 24.5°C / 76.1°F in November. Annual rainfall averages about 2952 mm / 116.2 in, with the wettest month being March (315 mm / 12.4 in) and the driest June (186 mm / 7.3 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Sandaun?
The hottest month in Sandaun is November, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.5°C / 76.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Sandaun?
The coldest month in Sandaun is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.7°C / 74.7°F.
When does it rain most in Sandaun?
The wettest month in Sandaun is March, averaging about 315 mm / 12.4 in of rainfall. The driest is June with about 186 mm / 7.3 in.