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Wewak

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Updated Thursday, October 29, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Wewak?

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Wewak month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Wewak are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 29–29°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), July the coldest (average low 24°C), and March the wettest (about 349 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.224.43179.0
February28.924.32988.1
March29.124.33498.4
April28.924.33438.3
May29.024.53419.2
June28.724.33469.2
July28.724.22638.9
August28.924.32369.5
September29.124.32709.5
October29.324.23029.7
November29.324.23198.9
December29.224.33458.3

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1943

    Between 1943 and 1945, in World War II, Wewak was the site of the largest Japanese airbase in mainland New Guinea.

  2. Documented history · 1945

    Directly to the west of the town centre is a peninsula known as Cape Wom, which was the site of the surrender of Japanese forces in New Guinea on 13 September 1945.

  3. Documented history

    Between 1943 and 1945, in World War II, Wewak was the site of the largest Japanese airbase in mainland New Guinea.

  4. Massive Allied Bombing Attack

    The Japanese airbase in Wewak was subjected to repeated bombing, most notably in a massive attack on 17 August 1943.

  5. Surrender of Japanese Forces

    Cape Wom, directly west of Wewak town centre, was the site of the surrender of Japanese forces in New Guinea on 13 September 1945.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Wewak has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Takehiro Tazaki

    First Lieutenant tried for war crimes near Wewak in August 1945.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Christ the King Cathedral

    Wikidata places this site in Wewak.

  • Wewak Airport

    Wikidata places this site in Wewak. Airport in Wewak, Papua New Guinea.

  • Wewak Airfield

    Wikidata places this site in Wewak. Former World War II airfield near Wewak, Papua New Guinea.

  • Boram Hospital

    Located to the east of the town center on a small peninsula.

  • Wewak International Airport

    Also known as Boram, serving as the former Japanese airfield still in use today.

  • Cape Wom

    Peninsula directly to the west of the town centre which was the site of the surrender of Japanese forces in New Guinea on 13 September 1945.

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01 · Overview

Wewak, in brief

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02 · History

How Wewak took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Wewak

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Wewak

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Wewak

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Wewak

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Wewak

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08 · Questions

Questions about Wewak

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wewak

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Wewak located and what are its coordinates?

Wewak is situated in Papua New Guinea at geographic coordinates -3.5496, 143.6323, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Wewak?

Wewak has a recorded population of approximately 18,230 and observes the Pacific/Port_Moresby time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Wewak?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Wewak include EN-PG, HO, MEU, TPI, with PGK used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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