Popondetta weather by month & the best time to visit
Papua New Guinea · beach resort · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Popondetta is July — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 85/100), with August and September close behind. Popondetta averages about 2,179 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 30°C / 86°F and roughly 34 mm of rain in July.
When is the best time to visit Popondetta?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Popondetta is July, then August and September. The dullest month is January (64/100, 233 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Popondetta?
Popondetta gets a moderate 2,179 hours of sunshine a year. July (85/100) is noticeably better than January (64). It ranks #9 of 37 destinations in Papua New Guinea for annual sunshine, above the national median of 2,055 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around February, carries about 50% of the annual 1,362 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64 | 31° / 88°F | 24° / 75°F | 233 mm | 11 | 32° / 90°F |
| February | 64 | 31° / 88°F | 24° / 75°F | 161 mm | 11 | 31° / 88°F |
| March | 64 | 30° / 86°F | 24° / 75°F | 293 mm | 11 | 32° / 90°F |
| April | 65 | 30° / 86°F | 24° / 75°F | 144 mm | 10 | 31° / 88°F |
| May | 77 | 29° / 84°F | 23° / 73°F | 79 mm | 9 | 31° / 88°F |
| June | 77 | 29° / 84°F | 23° / 73°F | 77 mm | 8 | 30° / 86°F |
| July | 85 | 30° / 86°F | 22° / 72°F | 34 mm | 9 | 29° / 84°F |
| August | 83 | 31° / 88°F | 22° / 72°F | 48 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| September | 83 | 32° / 90°F | 22° / 72°F | 48 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| October | 81 | 32° / 90°F | 23° / 73°F | 55 mm | 12 | 31° / 88°F |
| November | 77 | 32° / 90°F | 24° / 75°F | 77 mm | 11 | 31° / 88°F |
| December | 64 | 33° / 91°F | 24° / 75°F | 113 mm | 11 | 32° / 90°F |
Sea temperature in Popondetta by month
The sea off Popondetta is warmest in January at around 32°C / 90°F, and coolest in July at 29°C / 84°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Popondetta: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Popondetta?
Popondetta is a beach resort in Papua New Guinea with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 32°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Popondetta get a year?
Popondetta gets about 2,179 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around July.
When is the best time to visit Popondetta?
The sunniest time to visit Popondetta is July, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 85/100 (with August and September close behind). Expect daytime highs around 30°C / 86°F.
What is the least sunny month in Popondetta?
January is the least sunny month in Popondetta, scoring 64/100 with about 233 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Popondetta?
The sea in Popondetta ranges from about 29°C (July) to 32°C (January). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Popondetta?
The typical midday UV index in Popondetta peaks around 12 (extreme) in October, easing to about 8 (very high) in June. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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