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.

Best time to visit Rabaul

Q: When is the best time to visit Rabaul?

The best time to visit Rabaul is May 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 Rabaul?

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

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
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Max Day Temperature (°F)

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

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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

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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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