Rabaul Weather in August

What's the weather like in Rabaul (East New Britain) in August 2024?

The climate in Rabaul during August can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

August is in the winter in Rabaul and is typically the 3rd 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.

Rabaul weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.8°C 85.6°F
Nightly temperature 23.2°C 73.8°F
Average temperature 26.5°C 79.7°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 196 mm 7.7 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 28.9°C 83.9°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 9.6kph 6 mph

On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Rabaul with around 196mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a 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 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Rabaul

Rabaul average temperature in August

August rainfall

Rabaul average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Rabaul average rain in August

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 Rabaul in August 2024.

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Rabaul weather stats

Rabaul weather statistics
Hottest month: October 30.3°C 86.5°F
Driest month: May 157mm 6.2ins
Sunniest month: August 6.6hrs
Coldest month: July 29.5°C 85.1°F
Wettest month: March 345mm 13.6ins
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