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When is the best time to visit Aitape?

Find the best time to travel to Aitape, Papua New Guinea, with month-by-month weather, temperatures and precipitation. Also compare the local tourist crowds and the activities to do on-site.

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Best time to go to Aitape

Our tips and advice for choosing the best time to travel to Aitape.

The maximum temperature in Aitape is on average 28°C over the year, with values generally ranging between 27°C in July and 28°C in October. The climate is very wet, with about 5,149 mm of precipitation per year. The monthly minimum is 379 mm in February and the maximum reaches 477 mm in August.

The climate is therefore quite unfavorable all year round for a trip to Aitape.

For swimming, the most favorable period for water temperature is January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December, with a water temperature above 29°C.

However, the best time to fully enjoy the beach and swimming is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

In terms of crowd levels, the quietest periods are in April, while crowding is high in January, July, August, September, October and December.

Climate

Climate of Aitape, Papua New Guinea

Temperatures, rain, sunshine and humidity allow you to quickly read the climate month by month in Aitape.

Climate charts in Aitape

Temperatures

Average curve and range between monthly minima and maxima.
Average Min / max

Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall observed each month.
Average rainfall Days with significant precipitation (>5 mm) Days with precipitation

Average daily sunshine

Average sunshine hours per day by month.
Sunshine hours

Relative humidity

Average humidity observed over the months.
Average humidity

What is the climate type in Aitape?

Aitape has a equatorial climate, which is a type of tropical climate. More precisely, according to the Köppen-Geiger classification, it is an equatorial (or tropical rainforest) climate (Af).

Activities

What to do in Aitape and the best time to go depending on your interests?

Identify the best times for each travel desire in Aitape and the activities you wish to do there.

Beach and swimming

Best months
All year round

Activity calendar

Each dot indicates, month by month, whether conditions are more or less favorable in Aitape.

Very favorable Potentially favorable Unfavourable
Activity Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Beach and swimming
Visitor numbers

Crowd levels and tourist seasons

Compare the busiest periods and the quieter months to plan your trip to Aitape according to the atmosphere you seek.

Peak crowds
OctoberDecember
High season
JanuaryJulyAugustSeptember
Mid-season
FebruaryMarchMayJuneNovember
Quieter period
April
Crowds at a glance

How do visitor numbers change in Aitape?

Visitor numbers in Aitape vary significantly depending on the time of year. The choice of month can therefore really change the atmosphere of the trip: livelier in high season, more relaxed and quieter in low season.

The high season is concentrated mainly in January, July, August, September, October and December, with more visitors, a livelier atmosphere and often increased demand for accommodations.

To travel with fewer crowds, the months of February, March, April, May, June and November are generally the most interesting in terms of crowds.

Updated on 15/09/2026

Visitor index month by month

An index from 0 to 100 to visualize how visitor numbers vary over the year.
Average score
56/100
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Frequently asked questions

Best time to go to Aitape: Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we most often ask ourselves before booking.

Regarding weather, the least favorable months in Aitape are the following: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Travel remains possible, but expect less pleasant conditions and a more flexible itinerary.

Precipitation is concentrated mainly in these months: March, August, October and November. The peak occurs in August, with about 477 mm of precipitation spread over approximately 23 wet days. Conversely, the driest month is February, with about 379 mm.

Temperatures vary little over the year in Aitape: expect on average 28°C during the day and 22°C at night, with October as the warmest month and July as the coolest month.

Swimming is most pleasant when the water temperature exceeds 29°C, that is during these months: January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December. The peak is reached in October, with about 30°C on average.

Visitor levels are significantly higher during these months: January, July, August, September, October and December. For a quieter trip, aim for February, March, April, May, June and November. Over the year, the average visitor index is 56/100.

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