Lae
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Lae month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Lae are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 30–30°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), July the coldest (average low 23°C), and August the wettest (about 649 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.1 | 24.4 | 298 | 9.2 |
| February | 30.2 | 24.4 | 215 | 8.8 |
| March | 29.9 | 24.1 | 334 | 8.9 |
| April | 29.0 | 23.9 | 575 | 8.2 |
| May | 28.6 | 23.7 | 522 | 8.6 |
| June | 27.8 | 23.1 | 553 | 8.3 |
| July | 27.5 | 22.7 | 598 | 7.7 |
| August | 27.6 | 22.7 | 649 | 8.2 |
| September | 27.8 | 22.7 | 597 | 8.4 |
| October | 28.8 | 23.3 | 415 | 9.6 |
| November | 29.3 | 23.7 | 392 | 9.5 |
| December | 29.8 | 24.1 | 464 | 9.3 |
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01 · OverviewLae, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Lae took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Lae
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Lae
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Lae
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Lae
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Lae
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Lae
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lae
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01 · Q&AWhere is Lae located and what are its coordinates?
Lae is situated in Papua New Guinea at geographic coordinates -6.7233, 146.9961 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Lae?
Lae has a recorded population of approximately 76,255 and observes the Pacific/Port_Moresby time zone (PGK).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Lae?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Lae include en-PG, ho, meu, tpi, and the circulating currency is PGK.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Lae?
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