Rabaul Weather in March

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

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

March is in the fall / autumn 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.

Rabaul weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.9°C 85.8°F
Nightly temperature 23.1°C 73.6°F
Average temperature 26.5°C 79.7°F
Daily sunshine 6 hrs
Avg rainfall 345 mm 13.6 ins
Rainy days 22 days
Sea temperature 29.8°C 85.6°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 7.4kph 5 mph

On average March is the wettest 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.

March temperatures in Rabaul

Rabaul average temperature in March

March rainfall

Rabaul average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Rabaul average rain in March

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 March 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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