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Rabaul in August 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Rabaul 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 Rabaul, Papua New Guinea.

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Rabaul in August 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Rabaul in August in summary
Fair weather
Min 26°C Max 29°C 350 mm 17 day(s) 82% 34% 30°C UV 6 10.8 h/day
Best activities in August
Beach and swimmingCultural visits and heritageAnimal observationDiving and snorkelingNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
High crowding 05:57 17:55
Hourly weather

Average weather in Rabaul in August 2027

Fair weather

The weather in Rabaul 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.

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Climate

Climate of Rabaul in August

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

Temperatures and rain in Rabaul 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

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Rabaul in August

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Rabaul in August

Check the seasonal normals in Rabaul 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 27.3°C 27.1°C 27.4°C
Maximum temperature 28.7°C 28.6°C 28.8°C
Minimum temperature 25.9°C 25.7°C 26.0°C
Record maximum temperature 31.0°C
(2016)
31.0°C
(2016)
31.0°C
(2017)
Record low temperature 24.0°C
(2009)
23.0°C
(2019)
23.0°C
(2019)
Number of days at +30° 7 day(s)
(23%)
5 day(s)
(16%)
7 day(s)
(23%)
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) 29.2°C 29.0°C 29.4°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 28.5°C 28.3°C 28.4°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 30.3°C 29.7°C 30.2°C
Wind
Wind speed 15 km/h 15 km/h 13 km/h
Wind temperature 25.9°C 25.7°C 26.0°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 344.9 mm 350.2 mm 263.8 mm
Number of days with precipitation 28 day(s)
(90%)
28 day(s)
(90%)
26 day(s)
(87%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 18 day(s)
(59%)
17 day(s)
(55%)
16 day(s)
(54%)
Record precipitation in one day 86.1 mm
(2017)
314.3 mm
(2016)
54.5 mm
(2019)
Other weather data
Humidity 83% 82% 81%
Visibility 9.0 km 9.1 km 9.1 km
Cloud cover 39% 34% 35%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 11h 11h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h00 05h57 05h45
Sunset time 17h54 17h55 17h49
Day length 11h54 11h58 12h04
Our opinion on the climate in August
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Activities and events

What to do in Rabaul in August?

Best activities in August
Beach and swimmingCultural visits and heritageAnimal observationDiving and snorkelingNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Rabaul in August last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
25°C29°C2.9 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
25°C29°C0.0 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
26°C29°C0.0 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
26°C30°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
26°C30°C0.3 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
26°C30°C0.3 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
26°C30°C1.3 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C0.6 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
26°C29°C2.4 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
25°C28°C2.4 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
25°C29°C0.4 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
26°C30°C0.6 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
25°C29°C0.8 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
25°C29°C2.2 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
26°C29°C0.8 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
25°C29°C0.4 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
26°C30°C0.5 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
26°C30°C0.1 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
26°C30°C0.4 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
27°C28°C2.4 mm
21
Clear/Sunny
26°C30°C0.2 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
26°C30°C0.3 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
26°C29°C0.7 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C1.1 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
26°C29°C1.1 mm
26
Light rain shower
24°C26°C9.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
25°C28°C1.3 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
26°C29°C0.1 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
26°C30°C0.0 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
26°C30°C1.1 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
25°C29°C2.6 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Rabaul 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 Rabaul in August, which ranks this month 4th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 29°C during the day and 26°C at night, with about 350 mm of precipitation spread over 17 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 29°C on average in August, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 10.8 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming, Cultural visits and heritage, Animal observation and Diving and snorkeling. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Yes: this month is in High crowding, with a visitor index of 79/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.
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