Weather forecast for today
Rabaul, Papua New Guinea

Weather forecast for today

Saturday, 03. May

PM Thunderstorms
05:48

17:48
+10
PM Thunderstorms
31°C / 26°C
  • Wind: 11km/h SE
  • Humidity: 77%
  • Precip. probability: 56%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • UV index: 11
Today, in Rabaul, brief but strong thunderstorms are expected during the afternoon hours.
Minimal precipitation is anticipated. The peak daytime temperature will reach a tropical 31°C, while the nighttime temperature will drop to a warm 26°C.
The maximum heat index, which reflects the perceived temperature due to humidity levels, is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C. Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Today's peak temperature is predicted to align with May's common high of 31°C.
Sunrise will be at 05:48 and sunset at 17:48; the daylight will last for 11h and 59min.

Current condition

Partly Cloudy
00:15 +10
Partly Cloudy
  • 27°C
  • Feels like: 32°C
  • Wind: 5km/h SSW
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Dewpoint: 24°C
  • Pressure: 1009.82mbar
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16.09km
  • UV index: 0
In Rabaul, currently, varying cloud coverage is present, with sunny moments breaking through.
The temperature is a temperate 27°C, the feels-like temperature, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, registers as calculated to be a hot 32°C. The current temperature is a few degrees off the maximum of 31°C for the day.

Weather radar - Rabaul, Papua New Guinea

Doppler radar displays precipitation for the past 2h and forecasts the next 30min

Frequently asked questions

What is the current temperature?
At 00:15 +10, the temperature in Rabaul is 27°C. Feels-like temperature is 32°C.
What is the weather forecast for Rabaul for today?
On Saturday, in Rabaul, thunderstorms may roll in by the afternoon, bringing brief intense rainfall.
Will it rain today?
There is a high likelihood of rainfall in Rabaul, but precipitation will be minimal.
What will be the maximum temperature today?
Today, the highest temperature will be 31°C, while the lowest temperature will be 26°C. The maximum heat index, which integrates air moisture with ambient temperature, is computed to be 40°C.
The maximum temperature will be in line with the average highest temperature of 31°C in May. The lowest temperature will be relatively higher than the average low of 23°C.
What time are sunrise and sunset today?
On Saturday, in Rabaul, sunrise will be at 05:48 and sunset at 17:48 (+10).
How many hours of daylight will Rabaul have today?
In Rabaul, the length of the day today will be 11h and 59min.

Hourly weather forecast

2h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 4km/h SSW
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 86%
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
4h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 3km/h S
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
Sunrise: 05:48
6h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    31°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 5km/h S
  • Pressure: 1009mbar
  • Humidity: 87%
  • Precip. probability: 3%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
8h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Sunny
Sunny
  • Wind: 5km/h S
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 79%
  • Precip. probability: 7%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
10h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Wind: 7km/h SE
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 74%
  • Precip. probability: 10%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
12h
  • 31°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 11km/h ESE
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 73%
  • Precip. probability: 33%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 14km
14h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    37°C
Isolated Thunderstorms
Isolated Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 11km/h ESE
  • Pressure: 1007mbar
  • Humidity: 75%
  • Precip. probability: 34%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 14km
16h
  • 30°C
  • Feels like:
    36°C
Scattered Thunderstorms
Scattered Thunderstorms
  • Wind: 9km/h SE
  • Pressure: 1007mbar
  • Humidity: 76%
  • Precip. probability: 36%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 11km
Sunset: 17:48
18h
  • 29°C
  • Feels like:
    34°C
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 7km/h SSE
  • Pressure: 1008mbar
  • Humidity: 80%
  • Precip. probability: 56%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 11km
20h
  • 28°C
  • Feels like:
    33°C
Showers
Showers
  • Wind: 6km/h S
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 84%
  • Precip. probability: 47%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Visibility: 11km
22h
  • 27°C
  • Feels like:
    32°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Wind: 5km/h S
  • Pressure: 1010mbar
  • Humidity: 85%
  • Precip. probability: 24%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Visibility: 16km
Today, in Rabaul, weather will be unstable, and a mix of dull, unstable, damp and clear weather is forecasted.
With minimal precipitation of 1mm, rainfall is forecasted from 12h to 14h, and from 16h to 21h.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 31°C and the lowest temperature of 27°C. The feels-like temperature will be between the highest temperature of 37°C and the lowest temperature of 31°C. The hottest part of the day will be around noon.
The highest temperature will be resembling May's average maximum of 31°C. The lowest temperature today will be also a couple of degrees higher than the standard minimum for May.
January through August, November and December, with an average high-temperature of 31°C, are the coldest months in Rabaul.
Updated: May 2, 2025 @ 14:15:14 UTC
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Rabaul, Papua New Guinea

  • en: Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
  • es: Rabaul, Papúa Nueva Guinea
  • hr: Rabaul, Papua Nova Gvineja
  • sr: Rabaul, Papua Nova Gvineja
  • zh: 拉包尔, 巴布亚新几内亚
  • Latitude: -4.199965°
  • Longitude: 152.164461°
  • Elevation: 11 m
  • Current time: 00:15 +10
  • Sunrise: 05:48 +10
  • Sunset: 17:48 +10
  • Timezone: Pacific/Port_Moresby
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