When is the best time to go to Popondetta

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Popondetta 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

Popondetta January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 387mm 6.3hrs 13.3hrs

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

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

January is in the summer in Popondetta and is typically the coldest 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 January is the driest month of the year in Popondetta with around 387mm 15.2 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 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Popondetta February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 335mm 5.7hrs 13.1hrs

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

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

February is in the summer in Popondetta and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Popondetta with around 335mm 13.2 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.

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March

Popondetta March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 306mm 5.9hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Popondetta and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Popondetta with around 306mm 12 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 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Popondetta April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 267mm 6.2hrs 12.6hrs

Popondetta'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 Popondetta for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the fall / autumn in Popondetta and is typically the 4th coldest 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 April is the 4th driest month of the year in Popondetta with around 267mm 10.5 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Popondetta May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 257mm 6.2hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Popondetta and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Popondetta with around 257mm 10.1 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Popondetta June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 168mm 6.4hrs 13.3hrs

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

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

June is in the winter in Popondetta and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Popondetta with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Popondetta July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 161mm 6hrs 13.1hrs

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

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

July is in the winter in Popondetta and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Popondetta with around 161mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet 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 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Popondetta August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 158mm 6.9hrs 12.9hrs

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

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

August is in the winter in Popondetta and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Popondetta with around 158mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Popondetta weather in August »

September

Popondetta September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 220mm 7hrs 12.6hrs

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

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

September is in the spring in Popondetta and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Popondetta with around 220mm 8.7 inches of rain making it a very wet 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 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Popondetta October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 261mm 7.3hrs 12.5hrs

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

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

October is in the spring in Popondetta and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Popondetta with around 261mm 10.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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November

Popondetta November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 323mm 7hrs 13.3hrs

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Popondetta during the month of November

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

November is in the spring in Popondetta and is typically the 2nd 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 November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Popondetta with around 323mm 12.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Popondetta December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 390mm 6.3hrs 13.1hrs

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

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

December is in the summer in Popondetta and is typically the 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 December is the wettest month of the year in Popondetta with around 390mm 15.4 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.

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Popondetta weather stats

Popondetta weather statistics
Hottest month: December 31°C 87.8°F
Driest month: August 158mm 6.2ins
Sunniest month: October 7.3hrs
Coldest month: July 28.5°C 83.3°F
Wettest month: December 390mm 15.4ins
Warmest sea: January 29.8°C 85.6°F
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