When is the best time to go to Rabaul
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Rabaul, 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 Rabaul
Rabaul weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Rabaul 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 | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 303mm | 6.2hrs | 13.1hrs | 30°C |
The weather in January in Rabaul is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rabaul, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the summer in Rabaul and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Rabaul with around 303mm 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 294mm | 5.6hrs | 13hrs | 30°C |
February in Rabaul is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rabaul, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the summer in Rabaul and is typically the 2nd 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 February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Rabaul with around 294mm 11.6 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 345mm | 6hrs | 12.8hrs | 30°C |
The weather in March in Rabaul is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rabaul, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the fall / autumn 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.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Rabaul with around 345mm 13.6 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 246mm | 6hrs | 12.7hrs | 30°C |
Rabaul's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rabaul, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the fall / autumn in Rabaul and is typically the 4th 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 April is the 4th driest month of the year in Rabaul with around 246mm 9.7 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 6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 157mm | 5.9hrs | 12.7hrs | 30°C |
May is a wet, humid month in Rabaul and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rabaul, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the fall / autumn in Rabaul and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Rabaul with around 157mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a 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.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 161mm | 6hrs | 13.1hrs | 30°C |
Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Rabaul during the month of June
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rabaul, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Rabaul and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Rabaul with around 161mm 6.3 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 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 196mm | 5.6hrs | 13hrs | 29°C |
July in Rabaul is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rabaul, with some very good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Rabaul and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest 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 20 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 | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 196mm | 6.6hrs | 12.8hrs | 29°C |
The weather in August in Rabaul is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rabaul, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Rabaul and is typically the 5th warmest 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 August is the 5th wettest 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.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 164mm | 6.4hrs | 12.7hrs | 29°C |
Rabaul's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rabaul for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the spring in Rabaul and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Rabaul with around 164mm 6.4 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 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 170mm | 6.2hrs | 12.7hrs | 30°C |
October is a wet, humid month in Rabaul and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rabaul for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the spring in Rabaul 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 (74°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Rabaul with around 170mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a 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 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 178mm | 5.8hrs | 13.1hrs | 30°C |
The weather in November in Rabaul is characteristically hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Rabaul for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the spring in Rabaul and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Rabaul with around 178mm 7 inches of rain making it a 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.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 304mm | 5.4hrs | 13hrs | 30°C |
December in Rabaul is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Rabaul, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the summer in Rabaul and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Rabaul with around 304mm 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Rabaul weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | December | 30°C 86°F |
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