Best time to visit Rabaul

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When is the best time to visit Rabaul?

The best time to visit Rabaul is May based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Rabaul30
    Jan
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Rabaul30
    Feb
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Rabaul30
    Mar
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Rabaul30
    Apr
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Rabaul29
    May
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Rabaul30
    Jun
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Rabaul30
    Jul
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Rabaul30
    Aug
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Rabaul30
    Sep
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Rabaul31
    Oct
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Rabaul30
    Nov
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Rabaul30
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Rabaul?

The hottest time of year in Rabaul is normally October. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Rabaul?

In terms of rainfall, March is usually the wettest month in Rabaul with 362mm on average. There are normally 22 days in March with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Rabaul?

The sunniest time of year in Rabaul is normally August with bright sunshine on average for 53% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Rabaul?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Rabaul in December when the water temperature reaches 30°C.

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The weather guide for Papua New Guinea (Rabaul) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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