Rabaul Weather in December

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

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

December is in the summer 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 (73°F) is normal.

Rabaul weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.1°C 86.2°F
Nightly temperature 22.9°C 73.2°F
Average temperature 26.5°C 79.7°F
Daily sunshine 5.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 304 mm 12 ins
Rainy days 21 days
Sea temperature 30°C 86.1°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 7.1kph 4 mph

On average December is the 2nd 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.

December temperatures in Rabaul

Rabaul average temperature in December

December rainfall

Rabaul average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Rabaul average rain in December

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 December 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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