When is the best time to go to Lae
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Lae, 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.
Average temperatures in Lae
Lae weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Lae 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
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 255mm | 6hrs | 13.2hrs |
Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Lae during the month of January
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lae for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Lae and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Lae with around 255mm 10 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 218mm | 5.5hrs | 13hrs |
February in Lae is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lae for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Lae and is typically the 2nd coldest 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 February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lae with around 218mm 8.6 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 261mm | 5.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Lae is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lae for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Lae and is typically the 3rd coldest 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 March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lae with around 261mm 10.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 270mm | 5.9hrs | 12.7hrs |
Lae'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 Lae for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the fall / autumn in Lae and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Lae with around 270mm 10.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 243mm | 5.8hrs | 12.6hrs |
May is a very wet, humid month in Lae and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lae, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Lae and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Lae with around 243mm 9.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 254mm | 6hrs | 13.2hrs |
June is a very wet, humid month in Lae and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lae, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Lae and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 20°C (69°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Lae with around 254mm 10 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 301mm | 5.6hrs | 13hrs |
July in Lae is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lae, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Lae and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Lae with around 301mm 11.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 309mm | 6.5hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Lae is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lae, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Lae and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Lae with around 309mm 12.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 276mm | 6.5hrs | 12.7hrs |
Lae's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lae, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Lae and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Lae with around 276mm 10.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 282mm | 6.7hrs | 12.6hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Lae and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Lae, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the spring in Lae and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lae with around 282mm 11.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 229mm | 6.4hrs | 13.2hrs |
Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Lae during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lae for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Lae and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Lae with around 229mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 266mm | 5.7hrs | 13hrs |
December in Lae is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Lae for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Lae and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Lae with around 266mm 10.5 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Lae weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 31.2°C 88.2°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 218mm 8.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 6.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | August | 28.4°C 83.1°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 309mm 12.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | December | 29.7°C 85.5°F |
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