Madang
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Madang month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Madang are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 29–29°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), February the coldest (average low 24°C), and March the wettest (about 452 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.7 | 24.2 | 382 | 8.8 |
| February | 29.6 | 24.0 | 394 | 8.1 |
| March | 29.4 | 24.1 | 452 | 8.6 |
| April | 28.9 | 24.1 | 449 | 8.4 |
| May | 29.1 | 24.3 | 345 | 9.2 |
| June | 29.0 | 24.2 | 234 | 9.6 |
| July | 29.0 | 24.0 | 150 | 9.5 |
| August | 29.2 | 24.1 | 138 | 10.0 |
| September | 29.4 | 24.2 | 173 | 10.1 |
| October | 29.2 | 24.1 | 275 | 9.8 |
| November | 29.2 | 24.0 | 346 | 9.3 |
| December | 29.4 | 24.1 | 427 | 8.5 |
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01 · OverviewMadang, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Madang took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Madang
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Madang
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Madang
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Madang
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Madang
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Madang
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Frequently Asked Questions about Madang
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01 · Q&AWhere is Madang located and what are its coordinates?
Madang is situated in Papua New Guinea at geographic coordinates -5.2215, 145.7869 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Madang?
Madang has a recorded population of approximately 27,419 and observes the Pacific/Port_Moresby time zone (PGK).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Madang?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Madang include en-PG, ho, meu, tpi, and the circulating currency is PGK.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Madang?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Madang, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.