When is the best time to go to Lae?

When is the best time to go to Lae? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The weather is tolerable all year round in Lae
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December
  • The rainiest months are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September and October
  • The sea temperature is suitable for swimming all year round


Annual weather in Lae

For full information about the climate and weather in Lae a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 74°F/85°F
12in
February 74°F/85°F
12.1in
March 74°F/85°F
11.9in
April 74°F/83°F
12.2in
May 72°F/81°F
12.1in
June 70°F/79°F
11.5in
July 68°F/79°F
14.4in
August 70°F/79°F
13.6in
September 70°F/79°F
12.8in
October 72°F/83°F
12.5in
November 74°F/83°F
11.3in
December 74°F/85°F
11.3in


Weather and climate in Lae

Lae enjoys an equatorial (or tropical rainforest) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Lae is 83°F (ranging from 79°F in july to 85°F in february). Annual rainfall is 147.5in, with a minimum of 11.3in in november and a maximum of 14.4in in july.
  • In the month of january the climate is very bad. In average, on the morning it is 74°F and, in january, 17 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of february and september the climate is bad. the thermometer goes up to 79°F°C and you can expect to have 12.8in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of october and november the climate is correct. The temperature rises to 83°F and you can expect to have 11.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • In december the climate is the worst possible. In average, on the morning it is 74°F and, in december, 17 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Lae

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Lae: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Lae

Find out when Lae has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Lae

  • Very low season in Lae
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: April, June and November.
  • Low season in Lae
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: January, February, May and July.
  • High season in Lae
    The number of visitors to Lae is high in: March.
  • Peak season in Lae
    The largest number of tourists visiting Lae is during: August, September, October and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Lae month by month



Best time for low prices in Lae

Average prices of hotels in Lae month by month

Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Lae. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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