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# PNG Islands in November Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Papua New Guinea
womble09 20:56 UTC 29 Apr 2007 | Anyone no what the whether is like in PNG in November. Reports say it is the beginning of the monsoon, but that November and April are really anyone's guess? We are going to the Manus Island. Cheers, womble |
wave2angela 10:34 UTC 30 Apr 2007 | From a sailing point of view, boats leave the South Pacific late in the year to avoid the danger of cyclones, sailing books say: Weather for PNG: Can be unpredictable at times with sudden and heavy torrential/monsoonal rainstorms. Expect variations in weather patterns between the mainland and island groups. Much of the year is hot, still and humid. • October to December generally enjoy the best and most consistent weather • January to March usually experience strong south-easterly winds; this is also the cyclone season when areas lying between 15 to 30 degrees south of the equator may experience strong winds and rough seas. The aftermath can be quite devastating. • May to September a dry south-easterly trade winds become evident • During November to March a prevailing W and NW rain-bearing monsoon dominates. Hope this helps........... | 1
yuwi 13:30 UTC 30 Apr 2007 | This is the doldrums and the best time for any sort of water activities with the exception of sailing. Unless you are unlucky, if it rains it will usually be at night. | 2