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Wau, Papua New Guinea Snapshot 2026
Where is Wau?
Wau, Papua New Guinea
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Papua New Guinea
- City
- Wau
- Population
- 14.6K
- Coordinates
- -7.34°, 146.72°
Wau is a city in Papua New Guinea with a population of approximately 14.6K. Average temperatures range from 19°C (65°F) in July to 27°C (81°F) in January. The best time to visit is June, July, August, September.
Time in Wau right now
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Wednesday, July 1, 2026
IANA time zone
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Daylight saving
No DST
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Live weather in Wau
Daylight in Wau today
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Day length
11h 42m
Climate normals for Wau
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
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February
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Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 20°C | 32°C / 23°C | 28days (387 mm) Wet | 7.4h Good | 90% Very Muggy | 8.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 27°C / 20°C | 32°C / 23°C | 25days (356 mm) Wet | 7h Good | 90% Very Muggy | 8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 27°C / 20°C | 32°C / 23°C | 30days (477 mm) Wet | 7h Good | 92% Very Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 26°C / 20°C | 31°C / 23°C | 28days (430 mm) Wet | 6.4h Fair | 93% Very Muggy | 8 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 26°C / 20°C | 30°C / 23°C | 27days (303 mm) Wet | 7.7h Good | 92% Very Muggy | 6.8 High | Wet | View Details |
| June best | 25°C / 19°C | 29°C / 22°C | 25days (253 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 92% Very Muggy | 6.8 High | Wet | View Details |
| July best | 25°C / 19°C | 29°C / 21°C | 25days (234 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 91% Very Muggy | 6.7 High | Wet | View Details |
| August best | 25°C / 19°C | 29°C / 21°C | 26days (261 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 91% Very Muggy | 7.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September best | 25°C / 19°C | 30°C / 21°C | 26days (341 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 91% Very Muggy | 8.2 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 26°C / 19°C | 32°C / 22°C | 27days (328 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 91% Very Muggy | 8.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| November | 27°C / 20°C | 32°C / 23°C | 26days (292 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 90% Very Muggy | 8.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| December | 27°C / 20°C | 32°C / 23°C | 29days (423 mm) Wet | 7.2h Good | 91% Very Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
High Low
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 27°C / 20°C . Feb: 27°C / 20°C . Mar: 27°C / 20°C . Apr: 26°C / 20°C . May: 26°C / 20°C . Jun: 25°C / 19°C . Jul: 25°C / 19°C . Aug: 25°C / 19°C . Sep: 25°C / 19°C . Oct: 26°C / 19°C . Nov: 27°C / 20°C . Dec: 27°C / 20°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 387 mm. Feb: 356 mm. Mar: 477 mm. Apr: 430 mm. May: 303 mm. Jun: 253 mm. Jul: 234 mm. Aug: 261 mm. Sep: 341 mm. Oct: 328 mm. Nov: 292 mm. Dec: 423 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 90%. Feb: 90%. Mar: 92%. Apr: 93%. May: 92%. Jun: 92%. Jul: 91%. Aug: 91%. Sep: 91%. Oct: 91%. Nov: 90%. Dec: 91%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 5 km/h . Feb: 5 km/h . Mar: 5 km/h . Apr: 5 km/h . May: 6 km/h . Jun: 6 km/h . Jul: 6 km/h . Aug: 6 km/h . Sep: 6 km/h . Oct: 6 km/h . Nov: 5 km/h . Dec: 5 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 8. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wau has a population of approximately 14.6K.
The best months to visit Wau are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Wau receives approximately 4085mm of rainfall annually across 322 rainy days.
Wau is located in Papua New Guinea, in the Oceania region.