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February · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 33/100

Lae in February

Poor · 33/100Beach 48/100
High / low29° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation207 mm19 wet days
Sea30°surface temperature
6.72° S, 147.00° EElevation 44 mUTC+10 · Papua New Guinea Time
When to goLae · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec33February
Best timeJul–Sep
February: high / low29° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Lae averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 207 mm of precipitation spread over about 19 wet days, with average cloud cover near 75%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March brings little change. The sea averages 30°, comfortably warm for swimming.

February scores 33/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 12th of the twelve months for Lae. For the most comfortable weather, consider July, August and September instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:17 and sets at 18:37 local time, giving 12 h 19 min of daylight. Days shorten by 9 minutes over the month.

Why 33/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%63%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%25%

Beach score this month: 48/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Papua New Guinea's best in February

Where to go in February
Rabaul
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Rabaul

East New Britain Province
28°Feb high
26wet days
39score
Rabaul
Kimbe
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Kimbe

West New Britain Province
28°Feb high
21wet days
36score
Kimbe
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Port Moresby

National Capital
29°Feb high
15wet days
32score
Port Moresby
·Questions

Lae in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Lae?

February scores 33/100 for Lae, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 29°C with 19 wet days.

How warm is Lae in February?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 25°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Lae in February?

Lae receives about 207 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 19 days.

Can you swim in Lae in February?

The sea averages 30°C in February, warm enough for most swimmers.