When to go · Alotau
Alotau, month by month
The best months for Alotau: Sep, Oct, Nov. Months to avoid: May, Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Nov). Across Papua New Guinea: Wet season on the south coast and in the Highlands; roads and airstrips close after rain.30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Nov). Across Papua New Guinea: Wettest stretch in Port Moresby; fine for some island dive areas — ask operators.30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Nov). Across Papua New Guinea: Rain continues; Easter may fall late in the month.31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Nov). Across Papua New Guinea: Rain easing in the south; first Kokoda treks of the season.31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayAvoidListed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rain may affect boat trips).30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 16 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 16 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rain may affect boat trips).29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 18 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 18 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rain may affect boat trips).29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 19 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 19 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (rain may affect boat trips).29 °C (84 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 18 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 70 °F (21 °C), 18 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGreatInside Alotau's best window: Sep–Nov.30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 15 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Alotau's best window: Sep–Nov.30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 13 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberGreatInside Alotau's best window: Sep–Nov.30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Sep–Nov). Across Papua New Guinea: Wet season returns; Christmas travel fills flights and slows services.30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 14 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Alotau, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Great
Oct: Great
Daytime high
Sep: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Oct: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Sep: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 15
Oct: 13 (better)
Crowds
Sep: High
Oct: Medium
Prices
Sep: High
Oct: Medium
Festivals listed
Sep: 1
Oct: 0
September: Inside Alotau's best window: Sep–Nov.
October: Inside Alotau's best window: Sep–Nov.
Alotau: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.