East New Britain Province weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea. Like most weather services, we show East New Britain Province at one spot: Kokopo, its largest city. At 5:00 AM local time it was mostly clear and 24°C (75°F). Real rain for 7 hours (20.8 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: May–Jun, Aug, Oct–Dec.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 48%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 7 hours (20.8 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Jun, Aug, Oct–DecOff season Jan–Feb
About Kokopo weather
Is it raining in Kokopo right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 24° right now. Real rain for 7 hours (20.8 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Kokopo this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 22–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Kokopo lately?
In the past 7 days, Kokopo had 1 rainy day and 16.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kokopo?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
East New Britain Province weather by month
When is the best time to visit East New Britain Province?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit East New Britain Province is May–Jun, Aug, Oct–Dec, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jan–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (80°F) in August to 28°C (83°F) in December.
What is the rainiest month in East New Britain Province?
January is the wettest month, with about 247 mm (9.7 in) of rain on average. October is the driest, with about 164 mm (6.5 in).
What is the hottest month in East New Britain Province?
December is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 25°C (78°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (80°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F).
How warm is the sea in East New Britain Province?
The sea is warmest in January at about 31°C (88°F) and coolest in July at about 30°C (85°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Kokopo), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months