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August · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 50/100

Rabaul in August

Fair · 50/100Beach 65/100
High / low28° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation131 mm26 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
4.20° S, 152.16° EElevation 12 mUTC+10 · Papua New Guinea Time
When to goRabaul · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec50August
Best timeJun · Aug–Sep
August: high / low28° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in August

In August, Rabaul averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 25° — warm weather by day. Expect around 131 mm of precipitation spread over about 26 wet days, with average cloud cover near 43%.

Temperatures are much the same as in July, and September brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

August scores 50/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Rabaul.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:58 and sets at 17:56 local time, giving 11 h 58 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 6 minutes over the month.

Why 50/100?

How the score for August is built
Comfort · 42%72%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%78%

Beach score this month: 65/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

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

iiIn context

August against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Papua New Guinea's best in August

Where to go in August
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Port Moresby

National Capital
28°Aug high
7wet days
70score
Port Moresby
Lae
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Lae

Morobe Province
26°Aug high
15wet days
52score
Lae
Kimbe
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Kimbe

West New Britain Province
28°Aug high
20wet days
47score
Kimbe
·Questions

Rabaul in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Rabaul?

August scores 50/100 for Rabaul, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 28°C with 26 wet days.

How warm is Rabaul in August?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 25°C in August.

Does it rain a lot in Rabaul in August?

Rabaul receives about 131 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 26 days.

Can you swim in Rabaul in August?

The sea averages 29°C in August, warm enough for most swimmers.