Climate of Western, Papua New Guinea
Area-weighted average across Western. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Western, a subdivision of Papua New Guinea, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.7°C / 76.5°F in July to 27.1°C / 80.8°F in December, with rainfall from 170 mm / 6.7 in to 392 mm / 15.4 in depending on the season (3137 mm / 123.5 in total across the year).
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.9°C80.4°F | 344 mm13.5″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.9°C80.4°F | 339 mm13.3″ | Tropical |
| March | 26.7°C80.1°F | 392 mm15.4″ | Tropical |
| April | 26.6°C79.9°F | 300 mm11.8″ | Tropical |
| May | 26.2°C79.2°F | 275 mm10.8″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.4°C77.7°F | 211 mm8.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.7°C76.5°F | 192 mm7.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.9°C76.8°F | 170 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.5°C77.9°F | 188 mm7.4″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.3°C79.3°F | 204 mm8″ | Tropical |
| November | 27°C80.6°F | 203 mm8″ | Tropical |
| December | 27.1°C80.8°F | 319 mm12.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Western?
Western, Papua New Guinea does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is December at 27.1°C / 80.8°F, and the driest is August at 170 mm / 6.7 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Western?
Western, Papua New Guinea has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.7°C / 76.5°F in July to 27.1°C / 80.8°F in December. Annual rainfall averages about 3137 mm / 123.5 in, with the wettest month being March (392 mm / 15.4 in) and the driest August (170 mm / 6.7 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Western?
The hottest month in Western is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.1°C / 80.8°F.
What is the coldest month in Western?
The coldest month in Western is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.7°C / 76.5°F.
When does it rain most in Western?
The wettest month in Western is March, averaging about 392 mm / 15.4 in of rainfall. The driest is August with about 170 mm / 6.7 in.