Madang weather
At 5:00 AM local time it was drizzle and 23°C (74°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jul–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 61%
- Rain
- 0.5 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–SepOff season Jan–Apr
About Madang weather
Is it raining in Madang right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 23° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.6 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Madang this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 23–23°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Madang lately?
In the past 7 days, Madang had 2 rainy days and 5.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Madang?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Madang weather by month
When is the best time to visit Madang?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Madang is Jul–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jan–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in July to 28°C (83°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Madang?
March is the wettest month, with about 221 mm (8.7 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 76 mm (3.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Madang?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 23°C (74°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).
How warm is the sea in Madang?
The sea is warmest in April at about 30°C (87°F) and coolest in August at about 29°C (84°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months