When is the best time to go to Aitape

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Aitape, Papua New Guinea. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Aitape weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Aitape are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Aitape January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 260mm 5hrs 13hrs 29°C

The climate in Aitape during January can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aitape for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Aitape and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Aitape with around 260mm 10.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Aitape weather in January »

February

Aitape February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 250mm 4.8hrs 12.9hrs 29°C

February in Aitape is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aitape for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Aitape and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Aitape with around 250mm 9.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Aitape weather in February »

March

Aitape March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 282mm 4.6hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in March in Aitape is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aitape for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Aitape and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Aitape with around 282mm 11.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Aitape weather in March »

April

Aitape April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 203mm 5.4hrs 12.7hrs 29°C

Aitape's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aitape for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Aitape and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Aitape with around 203mm 8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Aitape weather in April »

May

Aitape May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 167mm 5.4hrs 12.7hrs 30°C

May is a wet, humid month in Aitape and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aitape for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Aitape and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Aitape with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Aitape weather in May »

June

Aitape June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 148mm 5.3hrs 13hrs 29°C

Aitape's weather in June is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aitape for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Aitape and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Aitape with around 148mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Aitape weather in June »

July

Aitape July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 151mm 5.2hrs 12.9hrs 29°C

July in Aitape is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aitape for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the winter in Aitape and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Aitape with around 151mm 6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Aitape weather in July »

August

Aitape August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 117mm 5.6hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in August in Aitape is characteristically hot, humid and damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Aitape, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Aitape and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Aitape with around 117mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Aitape weather in August »

September

Aitape September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 150mm 5.7hrs 12.7hrs 29°C

Aitape's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Aitape.

September is in the spring in Aitape and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Aitape with around 150mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Aitape weather in September »

October

Aitape October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 184mm 5.7hrs 12.7hrs 29°C

October is a wet, humid month in Aitape and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aitape for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the spring in Aitape and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Aitape with around 184mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Aitape weather in October »

November

Aitape November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 208mm 5.2hrs 13hrs 30°C

November in Aitape is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aitape for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Aitape and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Aitape with around 208mm 8.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Aitape weather in November »

December

Aitape December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 237mm 4.6hrs 12.9hrs 29°C

December in Aitape is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Aitape for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Aitape and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Aitape with around 237mm 9.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Aitape weather in December »

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Aitape weather stats

Aitape weather statistics
Hottest month: November 32.3°C 90.1°F
Driest month: August 117mm 4.6ins
Sunniest month: September 5.7hrs
Coldest month: July 30.3°C 86.5°F
Wettest month: March 282mm 11.1ins
Warmest sea: May 29.6°C 85.3°F
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