Kavieng in August

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (less surf, cooler seas).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• SeptemberGreatInside Kavieng's best window: Nov–Apr (surf), Sep–Dec (dives).
• OctoberGreatInside Kavieng's best window: Nov–Apr (surf), Sep–Dec (dives).
• NovemberGreatInside Kavieng's best window: Nov–Apr (surf), Sep–Dec (dives).
• DecemberGreatInside Kavieng's best window: Nov–Apr (surf), Sep–Dec (dives).

• KaviengHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 8 days
• Islands and Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea · Rabaul, Kimbe, Kavieng, Alotau, Tufifine

  Rain patterns differ by island; many dive operators rate September–December as the calmest and clearest window. Milne Bay is the only part of PNG regularly brushed by cyclones (roughly December–April).

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Mount Hagen Cultural Show big impact

  Mid-August (check dates) · Papua New Guinea

  Hundreds of clan groups in bilas (dress) perform; Mount Hagen hotels and Highlands flights sell out months ahead.

Crowds · Papua New Guinea overall

High

Prices · Papua New Guinea overall

High

Papua New Guinea overall: Mount Hagen Show and Kokoda peak; book flights and lodges months ahead.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kavieng, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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