Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Manus, Papua New Guinea in August
Weather score54Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 309mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
309mm
Sun
6.5h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
54
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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SwimSwim
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 309mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Manus, Papua New Guinea with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August30°C average high
August sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and June to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August309mm average rain
August sits near Manus' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, May, and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.5 hours average sun
August is one of Manus' sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary, April, and August to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August29°C average sea
August is part of a consistently warm sea-temperature pattern, so swimming comfort changes little through the year.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
August54 weather score
August is close to Manus' usual weather score, with limited month-to-month change.
Best weather monthsAll year
The weather score stays consistently strong through the year.