Climate of West New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Area-weighted average across West New Britain. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
West New Britain, 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 25.6°C / 78.1°F in January, with rainfall from 222 mm / 8.7 in to 376 mm / 14.8 in depending on the season (3600 mm / 141.7 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 | 25.6°C78.1°F | 354 mm13.9″ | Tropical |
| February | 25.6°C78.1°F | 336 mm13.2″ | Tropical |
| March | 25.4°C77.7°F | 376 mm14.8″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.2°C77.4°F | 286 mm11.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.1°C77.2°F | 260 mm10.2″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.8°C76.6°F | 301 mm11.9″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.2°C75.6°F | 349 mm13.7″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.2°C75.6°F | 348 mm13.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 25°C77°F | 243 mm9.6″ | Tropical |
| October | 25°C77°F | 225 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.4°C77.7°F | 222 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| December | 25.5°C77.9°F | 300 mm11.8″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit West New Britain?
West New Britain, Papua New Guinea does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is January at 25.6°C / 78.1°F, and the driest is November at 222 mm / 8.7 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of West New Britain?
West New Britain, Papua New Guinea has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.2°C / 75.6°F in July to 25.6°C / 78.1°F in January. Annual rainfall averages about 3600 mm / 141.7 in, with the wettest month being March (376 mm / 14.8 in) and the driest November (222 mm / 8.7 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in West New Britain?
The hottest month in West New Britain is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.6°C / 78.1°F.
What is the coldest month in West New Britain?
The coldest month in West New Britain is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.2°C / 75.6°F.
When does it rain most in West New Britain?
The wettest month in West New Britain is March, averaging about 376 mm / 14.8 in of rainfall. The driest is November with about 222 mm / 8.7 in.