Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Alotau, Papua New Guinea in August
Weather score66Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 185mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
185mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
26°C
Weather score
66
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 185mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Alotau, Papua New Guinea with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August28°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August185mm average rain
August sits near Alotau's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsNovember to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.4 hours average sun
August sits close to Alotau's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsAugust to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August26°C average sea
August is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August66 weather score
August is one of Alotau's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJune to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.