When is the best time to go to Panguna

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Panguna 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

Panguna January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 280mm 6hrs 13.2hrs

Panguna's weather in January is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

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

January is in the summer in Panguna and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Panguna with around 280mm 11 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Panguna February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 273mm 5.2hrs 13hrs

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

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

February is in the summer in Panguna and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Panguna with around 273mm 10.7 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Panguna weather in February »

March

Panguna March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 310mm 5.7hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Panguna and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Panguna with around 310mm 12.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Panguna weather in March »

April

Panguna April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 304mm 5.5hrs 12.7hrs

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

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Panguna and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Panguna with around 304mm 12 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Panguna weather in April »

May

Panguna May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 269mm 5.6hrs 12.6hrs

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

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 Panguna.

May is in the fall / autumn in Panguna and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Panguna with around 269mm 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Panguna weather in May »

June

Panguna June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 263mm 5.7hrs 13.2hrs

June in Panguna is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

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

June is in the winter in Panguna and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Panguna with around 263mm 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Panguna weather in June »

July

Panguna July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 380mm 4.9hrs 13hrs

July in Panguna is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

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

July is in the winter in Panguna and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Panguna with around 380mm 15 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 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Panguna weather in July »

August

Panguna August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 307mm 5.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Panguna is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

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

August is in the winter in Panguna and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Panguna with around 307mm 12.1 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Panguna weather in August »

September

Panguna September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 327mm 5.7hrs 12.7hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Panguna and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Panguna with around 327mm 12.9 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Panguna weather in September »

October

Panguna October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 301mm 5.8hrs 12.6hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Panguna and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Panguna with around 301mm 11.9 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Panguna weather in October »

November

Panguna November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 260mm 5.7hrs 13.2hrs

The climate in Panguna during November can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

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

November is in the spring in Panguna and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Panguna with around 260mm 10.2 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Panguna weather in November »

December

Panguna December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 247mm 5.5hrs 13hrs

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

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

December is in the summer in Panguna and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Panguna with around 247mm 9.7 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 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Panguna weather in December »

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Panguna weather stats

Panguna weather statistics
Hottest month: October 28.9°C 84°F
Driest month: December 247mm 9.7ins
Sunniest month: August 5.8hrs
Coldest month: June 27.3°C 81.1°F
Wettest month: July 380mm 15ins
Warmest sea: January 30°C 86°F
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