January in Rabaul — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.6/10January averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
244 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 23 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.6/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 4.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
February in Rabaul — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.4/10February averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
318 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 4.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
March in Rabaul — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.7/10March averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 79%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
239 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 24 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.7/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 4.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
April in Rabaul — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.4/10April averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
255 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 21 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.4/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 4.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
May in Rabaul — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.3/10May averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 77%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
224 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 18 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.3/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 4.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
June in Rabaul — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.6/10June averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 76%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 157 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 16 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3.6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 4.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
July in Rabaul — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.2/10July averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 200 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 13 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 3.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 4.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
August in Rabaul — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.4/10August averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
229 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 18 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.4/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 4.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
September in Rabaul — the year's strongest window
Best window · 4.4/10September averages 29°C (83°F) with humidity around 76%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 140 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 22 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Rabaul at 4.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
October in Rabaul — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.3/10October averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 75%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 140 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 25 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.3/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 4.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
November in Rabaul — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 4.4/10November averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 75%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
At 133 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 24 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.4/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 4.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
December in Rabaul — the hardest end of the year
Hardest · 3.5/10December averages 29°C (84°F) with humidity around 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
235 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 20 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 3.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 4.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
