When is the best time to go to Daru

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Daru, 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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Daru weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Daru 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

Daru January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 245mm 5.9hrs 13.3hrs 29°C

The climate in Daru 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 Daru for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Daru and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Daru with around 245mm 9.7 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Daru weather in January »

February

Daru February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 262mm 5.7hrs 13.1hrs 29°C

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

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

February is in the summer in Daru and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Daru with around 262mm 10.3 inches of rain making it a very 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Daru weather in February »

March

Daru March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 283mm 5.7hrs 12.9hrs 29°C

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

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Daru and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Daru with around 283mm 11.2 inches of rain making it a very 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Daru weather in March »

April

Daru April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 320mm 6.3hrs 12.6hrs 29°C

Daru'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 Daru for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Daru and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Daru with around 320mm 12.6 inches of rain making it a very 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Daru weather in April »

May

Daru May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 219mm 6.6hrs 12.5hrs 28°C

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Daru and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Daru with around 219mm 8.6 inches of rain making it a very wet 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Daru weather in May »

June

Daru June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 122mm 6.5hrs 13.3hrs 26°C

June is a wet, humid month in Daru and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Daru, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Daru and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Daru with around 122mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Daru weather in June »

July

Daru July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 84mm 6.2hrs 13.1hrs 25°C

July in Daru is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the winter in Daru and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Daru with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Daru weather in July »

August

Daru August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 55mm 6.9hrs 12.9hrs 25°C

The weather in August in Daru is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Daru, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Daru and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Daru with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Daru weather in August »

September

Daru September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 55mm 7.3hrs 12.6hrs 26°C

Daru's weather in September is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Daru, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Daru and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Daru with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Daru weather in September »

October

Daru October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 61mm 7.9hrs 12.5hrs 27°C

October is a reasonably dry, humid month in Daru and the temperature is generally hot.

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

October is in the spring in Daru and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Daru with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Daru weather in October »

November

Daru November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 112mm 7.6hrs 13.3hrs 28°C

November in Daru is generally damp with the temperature being very hot.

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

November is in the spring in Daru and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Daru with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Daru weather in November »

December

Daru December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 176mm 6.5hrs 13.1hrs 29°C

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

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

December is in the summer in Daru and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Daru with around 176mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Daru weather in December »

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Daru weather stats

Daru weather statistics
Hottest month: November 32.5°C 90.5°F
Driest month: August 55mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: October 7.9hrs
Coldest month: July 29.4°C 84.9°F
Wettest month: April 320mm 12.6ins
Warmest sea: January 29.3°C 84.7°F
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