When is the best time to go to Wau

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

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Wau 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

Wau January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 230mm 5.5hrs 13.2hrs

January in Wau is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

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

January is in the summer in Wau and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Wau with around 230mm 9.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Wau weather in January »

February

Wau February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 214mm 5hrs 13.1hrs

February in Wau is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

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

February is in the summer in Wau and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Wau with around 214mm 8.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Wau weather in February »

March

Wau March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 237mm 4.8hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Wau is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Wau and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Wau with around 237mm 9.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Wau weather in March »

April

Wau April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 187mm 4.8hrs 12.7hrs

Wau's weather in April is typically warm and wet in nature.

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Wau and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Wau with around 187mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Wau weather in April »

May

Wau May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 140mm 4.6hrs 12.5hrs

May is a wet month in Wau and the temperature is generally warm.

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

May is in the fall / autumn in Wau and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Wau with around 140mm 5.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Wau weather in May »

June

Wau June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 88mm 5hrs 13.2hrs

June is a a little damp month in Wau and the temperature is generally warm.

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

June is in the winter in Wau and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Wau with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Wau weather in June »

July

Wau July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 99mm 4.4hrs 13.1hrs

July in Wau is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

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

July is in the winter in Wau and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Wau with around 99mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Wau weather in July »

August

Wau August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 101mm 5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Wau is characteristically warm and damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wau.

August is in the winter in Wau and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 24°C (76°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Wau with around 101mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp 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 hours of sunshine per day.

Wau weather in August »

September

Wau September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 130mm 5.2hrs 12.7hrs

Wau's weather in September is typically warm and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wau.

September is in the spring in Wau and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Wau with around 130mm 5.1 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 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Wau weather in September »

October

Wau October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 186mm 5.7hrs 12.5hrs

October is a wet month in Wau and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wau.

October is in the spring in Wau and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Wau with around 186mm 7.3 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 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Wau weather in October »

November

Wau November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 183mm 5.8hrs 13.2hrs

November is a wet, humid month in Wau and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wau.

November is in the spring in Wau and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Wau with around 183mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Wau weather in November »

December

Wau December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 218mm 5.4hrs 13.1hrs

December in Wau is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Wau.

December is in the summer in Wau and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Wau with around 218mm 8.6 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 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Wau weather in December »

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Wau weather stats

Wau weather statistics
Hottest month: January 26.9°C 80.4°F
Driest month: June 88mm 3.5ins
Sunniest month: October 5.7hrs
Coldest month: July 23.9°C 75°F
Wettest month: March 237mm 9.3ins
Warmest sea: January 29.5°C 85.1°F
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