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Rabaul, Papua New Guinea Snapshot 2026
Where is Rabaul?
Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Papua New Guinea
- City
- Rabaul
- Population
- 8.1K
- Coordinates
- -4.20°, 152.16°
Rabaul is a city in Papua New Guinea with a population of approximately 8.1K. Average temperatures range from 25°C (76°F) in August to 29°C (85°F) in October. The best time to visit is July, August.
Time in Rabaul right now
Open full time & time zone page 07:49 49
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
IANA time zone
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Daylight saving
No DST
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Live weather in Rabaul
Daylight in Rabaul today
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Day length
11h 53m
Climate normals for Rabaul
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
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February
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Wet July best
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Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C / 25°C | 36°C / 30°C | 26days (310 mm) Wet | 9.1h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 29°C / 25°C | 35°C / 30°C | 26days (345 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 29°C / 25°C | 36°C / 30°C | 28days (425 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 89% Very Muggy | 8.8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 29°C / 25°C | 36°C / 30°C | 27days (383 mm) Wet | 8.1h Good | 89% Very Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 29°C / 25°C | 36°C / 30°C | 27days (329 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 88% Very Muggy | 7.4 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| June | 29°C / 25°C | 35°C / 29°C | 25days (212 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 7.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| July best | 28°C / 25°C | 34°C / 29°C | 26days (314 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 86% Very Muggy | 7 High | Wet | View Details |
| August best | 29°C / 25°C | 34°C / 29°C | 24days (297 mm) Wet | 9.2h Good | 85% Humid | 7.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September | 29°C / 25°C | 35°C / 29°C | 23days (256 mm) Wet | 9.4h Good | 84% Humid | 8.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 29°C / 25°C | 36°C / 30°C | 25days (287 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 85% Humid | 8.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| November | 29°C / 25°C | 36°C / 30°C | 26days (299 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 87% Very Muggy | 9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| December | 29°C / 25°C | 36°C / 30°C | 29days (388 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 89% Very Muggy | 8.1 Very High | Wet | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
High Low
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 29°C / 25°C . Feb: 29°C / 25°C . Mar: 29°C / 25°C . Apr: 29°C / 25°C . May: 29°C / 25°C . Jun: 29°C / 25°C . Jul: 28°C / 25°C . Aug: 29°C / 25°C . Sep: 29°C / 25°C . Oct: 29°C / 25°C . Nov: 29°C / 25°C . Dec: 29°C / 25°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 310 mm. Feb: 345 mm. Mar: 425 mm. Apr: 383 mm. May: 329 mm. Jun: 212 mm. Jul: 314 mm. Aug: 297 mm. Sep: 256 mm. Oct: 287 mm. Nov: 299 mm. Dec: 388 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 88%. Feb: 88%. Mar: 89%. Apr: 89%. May: 88%. Jun: 86%. Jul: 86%. Aug: 85%. Sep: 84%. Oct: 85%. Nov: 87%. Dec: 89%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 11 km/h . Feb: 13 km/h . Mar: 10 km/h . Apr: 9 km/h . May: 10 km/h . Jun: 11 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 12 km/h . Oct: 10 km/h . Nov: 9 km/h . Dec: 10 km/h .
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperature
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 31°C . Feb: 30°C . Mar: 31°C . Apr: 30°C . May: 30°C . Jun: 30°C . Jul: 30°C . Aug: 30°C . Sep: 30°C . Oct: 31°C . Nov: 31°C . Dec: 31°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 9. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 9. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 8.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rabaul has a population of approximately 8.1K.
The best months to visit Rabaul are July, August, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Rabaul receives approximately 3845mm of rainfall annually across 312 rainy days.
Rabaul is located in Papua New Guinea, in the Oceania region.