Lae weather
At 5:00 AM local time it was showers and 23°C (73°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 AM (5.2 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Oct. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 98%
- Chance of rain
- 92%
- Rain
- 1.4 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 AM (5.2 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–OctOff season Jan–Mar
About Lae weather
Is it raining in Lae right now?
Yes. It’s showers and 23° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 AM (5.2 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Lae this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 28–31° 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 Lae lately?
In the past 7 days, Lae had 5 rainy days and 57.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Lae?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Lae weather by month
When is the best time to visit Lae?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Lae is May–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jan–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 22°C (71°F) in July to 24°C (76°F) in November.
What is the rainiest month in Lae?
March is the wettest month, with about 188 mm (7.4 in) of rain on average. October is the driest, with about 78 mm (3.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Lae?
November is the warmest, with average highs of 24°C (76°F) and lows of 18°C (64°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 22°C (71°F) and lows of 16°C (61°F).
How warm is the sea in Lae?
The sea is warmest in January at about 31°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