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Lae in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Lae in December 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether December is a good month to travel to Lae, Papua New Guinea.

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Lae in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Lae in December in summary
Fair weather
Min 23°C Max 28°C 269 mm 16 day(s) 80% 35% 31°C UV 6 12.5 h/day
Best activities in December
Beach and swimming
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds 05:52 18:22
Hourly weather

Average weather in Lae in December 2026

Fair weather

The weather in Lae in December 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in December. This allows you to forecast the weather in December 2026. 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.

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Climate

Climate of Lae in December

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

Temperatures and rain in Lae in December

Average daily weather

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

Monthly temperatures

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

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Lae in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Lae in December

Check the seasonal normals in Lae in December 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
December
Weather data November December January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 25.1°C 25.6°C 25.6°C
Maximum temperature 27.7°C 28.3°C 28.6°C
Minimum temperature 22.5°C 22.8°C 22.5°C
Record maximum temperature 34.0°C
(2018)
35.0°C
(2015)
36.0°C
(2019)
Record low temperature 19.0°C
(2009)
19.0°C
(2010)
19.0°C
(2009)
Number of days at +30° 12 day(s)
(40%)
14 day(s)
(45%)
15 day(s)
(48%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
31 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) 29.7°C 30.2°C 29.7°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 28.5°C 29.1°C 28.4°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 30.5°C 31.4°C 30.9°C
Wind
Wind speed 10 km/h 10 km/h 10 km/h
Wind temperature 22.5°C 22.8°C 22.5°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 285.5 mm 268.6 mm 304.2 mm
Number of days with precipitation 25 day(s)
(83%)
26 day(s)
(84%)
27 day(s)
(87%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 14 day(s)
(48%)
16 day(s)
(52%)
17 day(s)
(56%)
Record precipitation in one day 96.5 mm
(2019)
57.7 mm
(2011)
67.8 mm
(2010)
Other weather data
Humidity 80% 80% 79%
Visibility 9.0 km 9.1 km 9.0 km
Cloud cover 35% 35% 36%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 12h 12h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h44 05h52 06h07
Sunset time 18h09 18h22 18h35
Day length 12h25 12h30 12h28
Our opinion on the climate in December
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Activities and events

What to do in Lae in December?

Best activities in December
Beach and swimming
Possible activities in December
Nature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Lae in December last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C1.4 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C2.0 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C3.2 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
24°C31°C0.6 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
24°C30°C1.0 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C1.2 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
24°C29°C4.1 mm
8
Light drizzle
23°C26°C1.9 mm
9
Partly Cloudy
23°C28°C0.2 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C6.6 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
24°C30°C1.5 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
23°C31°C4.0 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
24°C30°C15.7 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
24°C31°C6.6 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
24°C29°C4.4 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C1.5 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
24°C29°C0.6 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C0.9 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
23°C31°C2.3 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C1.0 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
24°C30°C2.1 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C1.1 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
24°C29°C0.6 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C1.3 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C0.9 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C1.0 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C0.5 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
22°C31°C0.5 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
23°C31°C0.2 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
23°C31°C1.1 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C2.4 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Lae in December: 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 December, which ranks this month 12th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 28°C during the day and 23°C at night, with about 269 mm of precipitation spread over 16 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 30°C on average in December, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 12.5 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Yes: this month is in Very large crowds, with a visitor index of 82/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.
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