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Contents
- The climate of Kundiawa
- The best time to visit Kundiawa
- The worst time to visit Kundiawa
- Spring weather in Kundiawa
- Summer weather in Kundiawa
- Autumn weather in Kundiawa
- Winter weather in Kundiawa
- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average pressure
- Average wind speed
- Average humidity
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average sunshine days
- Average UV index
- Average cloud cover
- Average visibility
Climate and monthly weather forecast
The climate of Kundiawa
Kundiawa, a city nestled in Papua New Guinea, boasts a tropical rainforest climate, commonly referred to as the 'Af' type under the Köppen climate classification. Sitting at sea-level, wrapped by the lush landscapes of the island, its climate profile reveals stable temperature values throughout the year, while rainfall richness brings life to diverse flora and fauna.
While studying the temperatures from the annual dataset, the highs hover around 20.3°C (68.5°F) to 21.4°C (70.5°F) across the year, with the maximum temperatures recorded in November. Simultaneously, the monthly lows ceiling at around 12.2°C (54°F) to 13.8°C (56.8°F). The pressure consistently strikes between 1010.3mb and 1012.9mb, residing on the higher side from May to September.
Rain showers dominate the weather scene throughout the year, as this tropical hotspot does not savor a dry month. The monthly rainfall ascends rapidly from January to the zenith in March. It then takes a gradual descent after the climax, reaching a low level in June and July. The frequency of rainfall days expands from a minimum of 28.1 days to a maximum of 30.9 days. The UV index oscillates between 4 and 5 during all months, signifying a moderate radiation intensity.
While studying the temperatures from the annual dataset, the highs hover around 20.3°C (68.5°F) to 21.4°C (70.5°F) across the year, with the maximum temperatures recorded in November. Simultaneously, the monthly lows ceiling at around 12.2°C (54°F) to 13.8°C (56.8°F). The pressure consistently strikes between 1010.3mb and 1012.9mb, residing on the higher side from May to September.
Rain showers dominate the weather scene throughout the year, as this tropical hotspot does not savor a dry month. The monthly rainfall ascends rapidly from January to the zenith in March. It then takes a gradual descent after the climax, reaching a low level in June and July. The frequency of rainfall days expands from a minimum of 28.1 days to a maximum of 30.9 days. The UV index oscillates between 4 and 5 during all months, signifying a moderate radiation intensity.
The best time to visit Kundiawa
Tourists that aim to make the most of their outings in rain-free weather and ample sunshine would find the May to September period favorable. In these months rainfall is at a yearly low point, allowing visitors to enjoy outdoor exploration with minimal disruptions. This is supplemented by longer periods of sunshine, ranging from 6.9 to 7.4 hours daily. Considering wind speed stability at 3.2km/h (2mph), the climate from May to September offers pleasant conditions to enjoy the rich foliage and diverse wildlife in Kundiawa.
The worst time to visit Kundiawa
Travelers longing for an escape from incessant rains would want to evade marching to Kundiawa between January and March. This phase experiences the highest rainfall, notably a staggering quantity of 429mm (16.89") in March. Reduced visibility of 6km (3.7mi) could limit the scenic views of this tropical paradise. The dense cloud cover reaching up to 69% may also conceal the azure sky for prolonged durations, deferring the opportunity to bask under the warm tropical sun.
Spring weather in Kundiawa
Dominating the months from March to May, Spring in Kundiawa is defined by a gradual decrease in rainfall. The city experiences an average high temperature of 20.7°C (69.3°F) in March, which climbs to 21.1°C (70°F) by May, with lows stabilizing in the vicinity of 13.3°C (55.9°F) to 13.8°C (56.8°F). A relative decrease in the number of rainfall days from 30.9 in March to 28.9 in May and a moderate UV index mark the seasonal shift.
Summer weather in Kundiawa
Spanning June to August, summer registers a dip in rainfall metrics and a rise in sunshine hours. Temperatures in this season exhibit slight variances, the highs fluctuating from 20.7°C (69.3°F) to 20.8°C (69.4°F), while the lows tighten to an extent of 12.2°C (54°F) to 12.4°C (54.3°F). The highest barometric pressure of the year (1012.9mb) in August marks the peak of the summer season.
Autumn weather in Kundiawa
Autumn dominates September to November, with average temperatures varying negligibly. The mercury levels reach their annual climax, displaying the highs between 20.7°C (69.3°F) to 21.4°C (70.5°F) and the lows rising from 12.5°C (54.5°F) to 13.5°C (56.3°F). The rainfall amount in these months swells, setting a stage drizzled and washed with shimmers of rain.
Winter weather in Kundiawa
Winter covers December to February, with temperatures swirling around the highs of 20.5°C (68.9°F) to 21°C (69.8°F) and lows floating from 13.4°C (56.1°F) to 13.7°C (56.7°F). Rainfall reigns supreme in this season, escalating to a peak in February with 429mm (16.89"). The chill of winter is balanced by the warm tropical temperatures, ensuring a comfortable ambiance throughout the cold months. The daylight hours in February retract to 12.1 hours, the shortest of the year, intensifying the wintery feel.
Weather in January
Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea, experiences a warm start to the year in January. Although rainfall continues to be a dominant weather feature, humidity starts to settle in. The wind speed remains calm, ensuring a comfortable climate during the day. Weather in January »
Weather in February
The last month of the summer, February, is pleasant month in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.6°C (69.1°F) and an average low of 13.7°C (56.7°F). Kundiawa starts February with an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 20.6°C (69.1°F), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from January. Weather in February »
Weather in March
March, the first month of the autumn in Kundiawa, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 13.6°C (56.5°F) and 20.3°C (68.5°F). Kundiawa experiences the lowest of its temperatures in March and July, when the average high-temperatures rise to 20.3°C (68.5°F). Weather in March »
Weather in April
April, like March, is another pleasant autumn month in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea, with an average temperature ranging between max 20.7°C (69.3°F) and min 13.8°C (56.8°F). April brings a marginal elevation to a still agreeable 20.7°C (69.3°F) from March's 20.3°C (68.5°F) in Kundiawa's average high-temperatures. Weather in April »
Weather in May
The last month of the autumn, May, is also an agreeable month in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea, with an average temperature ranging between min 13.3°C (55.9°F) and max 21.1°C (70°F). Kundiawa's May average high-temperature settles at a still agreeable 21.1°C (70°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. Weather in May »
Weather in June
June, the first month of the winter in Kundiawa, is still a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 13°C (55.4°F) and an average high of 20.7°C (69.3°F). The transition into June shows a subtle variation to a still agreeable 20.7°C (69.3°F) from May's 21.1°C (70°F) in the average high-temperature. Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, the same as June, in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea, is an agreeable winter month, with an average temperature varying between 20.3°C (68.5°F) and 12.4°C (54.3°F). Kundiawa's coldest season falls during March and July, averaging a high-temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F). Weather in July »
Weather in August
The last month of the winter, August, is another pleasant month in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.8°C (69.4°F) and 12.2°C (54°F). A minimal variation is noted in Kundiawa's average high-temperature at the onset of August, reaching a still agreeable 20.8°C (69.4°F) from July's 20.3°C (68.5°F). Weather in August »
Weather in September
The first month of the spring, September, is also an agreeable month in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea, with temperature in the range of an average high of 20.7°C (69.3°F) and an average low of 12.3°C (54.1°F). The commencement of September notes an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 20.7°C (69.3°F), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, like September, is an agreeable spring month in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.4°C (70.5°F) and 12.5°C (54.5°F). Kundiawa experiences its highest average temperatures in October, reaching a peak of 21.4°C (70.5°F) and a minimum of 12.5°C (54.5°F). Weather in October »
Weather in November
The last month of the spring, November, is another pleasant month in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea, with an average temperature varying between 13.5°C (56.3°F) and 21.2°C (70.2°F). Kundiawa experiences a minor change to a still agreeable 21.2°C (70.2°F) in average high-temperature during November, closely reflecting October. Weather in November »
Weather in December
The first month of the summer, December, is also an agreeable month in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21°C (69.8°F) and 13.5°C (56.3°F). Kundiawa marks the arrival of December with an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 21°C (69.8°F), hardly different from November's 21.2°C (70.2°F). Weather in December »
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it rain?
Throughout the year, there are 357.2 rainfall days, and 3581mm (140.98") of precipitation is accumulated.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January, March, June through August, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
February, April, May, September and November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the coldest month in Kundiawa?
Kundiawa's coldest period falls in March and July, when the average high-temperatures ascend to 20.3°C (68.5°F).
What is the most humid month?
March and April, with an average relative humidity of 92%, are most humid months.
What is the wettest month?
March is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 30.9 days and accumulates 429mm (16.89") of precipitation.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
March has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.
What is the driest month?
The month with the least rainfall is June, when the rain falls for 28.9 days and typically collects 177mm (6.97") of precipitation.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is June, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight.
What is the least humid month?
August and September, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the least humid months.
What are the warmest months?
With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 21.4°C (70.5°F) and a low of 12.5°C (54.5°F), October stands out as the warmest month.
What month has the most sunshine?
The month with the most sunshine in Kundiawa is November, with an average of 8.2h of sunshine.
When are the longest days?
December has the longest days of the year in Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea, with an average of 12h and 30min of daylight.
Is there Daylight Saving Time (DST)?
Kundiawa does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST). +10 timezone is used throughout the entire year.
Average temperature
Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (21.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are March and July (20.3°C).
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (12.2°C).
Average pressure
Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea
- Average pressure in January:
1010.5mbar - Average pressure in February:
1011.1mbar - Average pressure in March:
1011.2mbar - Average pressure in April:
1011.8mbar - Average pressure in May:
1012.2mbar - Average pressure in June:
1012.4mbar
- Average pressure in July:
1012.5mbar - Average pressure in August:
1012.9mbar - Average pressure in September:
1012.7mbar - Average pressure in October:
1012.3mbar - Average pressure in November:
1011.1mbar - Average pressure in December:
1010.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1012.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1010.3mbar).
Average wind speed
Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea
- Average wind speed in January:
3km/h - Average wind speed in February:
2.8km/h - Average wind speed in March:
2.7km/h - Average wind speed in April:
2.8km/h - Average wind speed in May:
2.9km/h - Average wind speed in June:
3km/h
- Average wind speed in July:
3.2km/h - Average wind speed in August:
3.2km/h - Average wind speed in September:
3.1km/h - Average wind speed in October:
3.1km/h - Average wind speed in November:
2.8km/h - Average wind speed in December:
2.8km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are July and August (3.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (2.7km/h).
Average humidity
Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and April (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (88%).
Average rainfall
Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea
- Average rainfall in January:
382mm - Average rainfall in February:
377mm - Average rainfall in March:
429mm - Average rainfall in April:
363mm - Average rainfall in May:
233mm - Average rainfall in June:
177mm
- Average rainfall in July:
190mm - Average rainfall in August:
219mm - Average rainfall in September:
231mm - Average rainfall in October:
284mm - Average rainfall in November:
322mm - Average rainfall in December:
374mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (429mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (177mm).
Average rainfall days
Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea
- Average rainfall days in January:
30.7 days - Average rainfall days in February:
28.1 days - Average rainfall days in March:
30.9 days - Average rainfall days in April:
29.6 days - Average rainfall days in May:
30.2 days - Average rainfall days in June:
28.9 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
29.6 days - Average rainfall days in August:
29.8 days - Average rainfall days in September:
28.8 days - Average rainfall days in October:
30.4 days - Average rainfall days in November:
29.7 days - Average rainfall days in December:
30.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (30.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (28.1 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea
- Average daylight in January:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in February:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in April:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in May:
11h and 5min - Average daylight in June:
11h and 5min
- Average daylight in July:
11h and 5min - Average daylight in August:
11h and 5min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in October:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in November:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in December:
12h and 3min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in January:
6h and 0min - Average sunshine in February:
6h and 1min - Average sunshine in March:
5h and 5min - Average sunshine in April:
6h and 0min - Average sunshine in May:
6h and 5min - Average sunshine in June:
7h and 1min
- Average sunshine in July:
7h and 1min - Average sunshine in August:
7h and 2min - Average sunshine in September:
7h and 2min - Average sunshine in October:
7h and 3min - Average sunshine in November:
8h and 1min - Average sunshine in December:
6h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is March (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days
Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea
- Average sunshine days in January:
0.2 days - Average sunshine days in February:
0.1 days - Average sunshine days in March:
0 days - Average sunshine days in April:
0.1 days - Average sunshine days in May:
0.6 days - Average sunshine days in June:
0.8 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
0.9 days - Average sunshine days in August:
0.8 days - Average sunshine days in September:
0.8 days - Average sunshine days in October:
0.3 days - Average sunshine days in November:
0.3 days - Average sunshine days in December:
0.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (0.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (0 days).
Average UV index
Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea
The months with the highest UV index are February, April, May, September and November (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, March, June, July, August, October and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover
Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea
The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 57).
Average visibility
Kundiawa, Papua New Guinea
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (7km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (6km).
