Which is the hottest month in Lae?

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

Which month has the most rain in Lae?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Lae with 309mm on average. There are normally 23 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Lae?

The sunniest time of year in Lae is normally October with bright sunshine on average for 52% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Lae?

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

Best time to visit Lae

Q: When is the best time to visit Lae?

The best time to visit Lae is May, June, August and September based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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When is the best time to visit Lae?

The best time to visit Lae is May, June, August and September based on the following average weather conditions.

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Mar
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Max Day Temperature (°F)

88
Jan
88
Feb
88
Mar
88
Apr
84
May
84
Jun
84
Jul
84
Aug
84
Sep
86
Oct
88
Nov
88
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

6
Jan
5
Feb
5
Mar
6
Apr
6
May
6
Jun
5
Jul
6
Aug
6
Sep
6
Oct
6
Nov
5
Dec

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The weather guide for Papua New Guinea (Lae) 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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