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Lae in August 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Lae in August 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether August is a good month to travel to Lae, Papua New Guinea.

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Lae in August 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Lae in August in summary
Fair weather
Min 20°C Max 25°C 345 mm 14 day(s) 87% 41% 29°C UV 6 10.5 h/day
Possible activities in August
Beach and swimmingNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds 06:20 18:13
Hourly weather

Average weather in Lae in August 2027

Fair weather

The weather in Lae in August 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in August. This allows you to forecast the weather in August 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

From 1st to 31 August 2027
0h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
12 days out of 31 (38%)
19.6°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Clear/Sunny
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Heavy rain
5 days out of 31 (16%)
3h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
11 days out of 31 (35%)
19.2°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Clear/Sunny
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
6h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
12 days out of 31 (38%)
20.1°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Partly Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Heavy rain
4 days out of 31 (12%)
9h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
10 days out of 31 (32%)
24.3°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Clear/Sunny
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
12h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
16 days out of 31 (51%)
25.3°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Partly Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
15h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
11 days out of 31 (35%)
24.4°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Partly Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Heavy rain
5 days out of 31 (16%)
18h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
15 days out of 31 (48%)
21.3°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Clear/Sunny
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
21h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
14 days out of 31 (45%)
20.2°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Clear/Sunny
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Heavy rain
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Climate

Climate of Lae in August

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Lae in August.

Temperatures and rain in Lae in August

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in August.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of August is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Lae in August

The climate of Lae in August is humid. An average of 345 mm precipitation is recorded over 24 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in July, the average recorded is 367 mm over 25 days.

Temperatures are warm in Lae in August. The average maximum temperature reaches 25°C, while the minimum falls to about 20°C. The month's average temperature is 23°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Lae in August: 31°C as a maximum in 2016 and 16°C as a minimum in 2015.

In August, the days last on average 11:53 in Lae. The sun rises around 06:20 and sets around 18:13.

With only fair weather, the month of August is not the best month of the year, but a stay to Lae in Papua New Guinea remains possible depending on your priorities.

Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Beach and swimming and Nature and landscapes.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Lae in August

Check the seasonal normals in Lae in August and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
August
Weather data July August September
Outside temperature
Average temperature 22.5°C 22.7°C 23.3°C
Maximum temperature 25.1°C 25.4°C 25.8°C
Minimum temperature 19.9°C 20.1°C 20.8°C
Record maximum temperature 31.0°C
(2015)
 31.0°C
(2016)
 31.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature 16.0°C
(2010)
 16.0°C
(2015)
 17.0°C
(2009)
Number of days at +30° 1 day(s)
(3%)
 2 day(s)
(6%)
 3 day(s)
(10%)
Number of days at +18° 31 day(s)
(100%)
 31 day(s)
(100%)
 30 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 28.3°C 27.9°C 28.2°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 27.2°C 26.8°C 27.0°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 29.3°C 28.8°C 29.8°C
Wind
Wind speed 8 km/h 9 km/h 10 km/h
Wind temperature 19.9°C 20.1°C 20.8°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 366.9 mm 344.8 mm 325.7 mm
Number of days with precipitation 25 day(s)
(81%)
 24 day(s)
(77%)
 24 day(s)
(80%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 16 day(s)
(51%)
 14 day(s)
(46%)
 16 day(s)
(53%)
Record precipitation in one day 165.9 mm
(2020)
 184.4 mm
(2019)
 111.0 mm
(2019)
Other weather data
Humidity 87% 87% 85%
Visibility 8.8 km 8.9 km 8.9 km
Cloud cover 46% 41% 43%
UV index 5 6 6
Daily sunshine 10h 10h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h25 06h20 06h05
Sunset time 18h11 18h13 18h09
Day length 11h46 11h53 12h04
Our opinion on the climate in August
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Activities and events

What to do in Lae in August?

Possible activities in August
Beach and swimmingNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Lae in August last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Lae in August 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C0.1 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
22°C28°C0.1 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C3.5 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C0.7 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C0.0 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C0.4 mm
7
Light rain shower
22°C29°C0.2 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C0.1 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C3.6 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C2.4 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C1.0 mm
12
Heavy rain
21°C23°C16.4 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.0 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C0.2 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C2.2 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
21°C27°C1.1 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C1.1 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.8 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C1.0 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C2.4 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C0.4 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C0.0 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C0.3 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C0.0 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C0.3 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C1.1 mm
27
Overcast
24°C28°C0.2 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C0.0 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C2.2 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C1.0 mm
31
Light drizzle
23°C27°C3.1 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Lae in August: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Lae in August, which ranks this month 8th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 25°C during the day and 20°C at night, with about 345 mm of precipitation spread over 14 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 28°C on average in August, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 10.5 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No activity stands out as ideal this month, but conditions remain acceptable for Beach and swimming and Nature and landscapes.

Yes: this month is in Very large crowds, with a visitor index of 85/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.
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