The climate of Bougainville
The current climate in Bougainville features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 27°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 29°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 23°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Bougainville, Papua New Guinea.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Bougainville in recent years was 34°C in May 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 22°C in September 2019.
Rainfall amount
On average, Bougainville receives 3518 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Bougainville runs from November to April.
Best time to visit Bougainville?
The best time to visit Bougainville for mild to warm weather is January up to December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Bougainville.
Climate Table of Bougainville
The climate table of Bougainville shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Temp. min (°C) | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 326 | 270 | 294 | 281 | 250 | 273 | 334 | 338 | 289 | 251 | 310 | 302 |
UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Bougainville
Yearly Temperature in Bougainville
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bougainville
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bougainville
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Bougainville
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Average weather in Bougainville by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bougainville. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.