Weather in August
The tropical winter, dominating the weather in
August in
Kerema,
Papua New Guinea, reaches its peak. Witnessing the coolness of the season, the sea temperature drops to 26°C (78.8°F), making it the lowest average temperature for the year. However, daylight hours display an interesting upturn, marking the beginning of the transition towards spring. Despite diminished sea temperatures, marine activities do continue, albeit with fewer swimmers and more hearty surfers. The winter starts to recede, paving the path for warmer weather patterns in the subsequent months.
Sea temperature
With an average sea temperature of 26°C (78.8°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater.
Note: Water temperature between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) provides warmth and pleasure, making water activities enjoyable for lengthened periods without feeling uncomfortable.
Daylight
In Kerema, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:15 +10.