Aitape Weather in December

What's the weather like in Aitape (Sandaun) in December 2024?

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

December is in the summer in Aitape and is typically the 3rd 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.

Aitape weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.2°C 90°F
Nightly temperature 22.8°C 73°F
Average temperature 27.5°C 81.5°F
Daily sunshine 4.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 237 mm 9.3 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 29.4°C 84.8°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 8kph 5 mph

On average December is the 4th 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.

December temperatures in Aitape

Aitape average temperature in December

December rainfall

Aitape average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Aitape average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Aitape in December 2024.

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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
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