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When to go · Lae

Lae in March

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Apr (heavy rain).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
average high / low
Rain days
16
Crowds
Low
Papua New Guinea overall
Prices
Medium
Papua New Guinea overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Lae

Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Apr (heavy rain).

Is another month better than March?

March is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in March

Long-term averages
  • LaeHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 16 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Papua New Guinea overall
Low
Prices · Papua New Guinea overall
Medium

Papua New Guinea overall: Rain continues; Easter may fall late in the month.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Mar: Avoid

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Mar: 31 °C (88 °F)

    May: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Mar: 25 °C (77 °F)

    May: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Rain days

    Mar: 16

    May: 12 (better)

  • Crowds

    Mar: Low

    May: Low

  • Prices

    Mar: Medium

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Mar: 0

    May: 0

March: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Apr (heavy rain).

May: Inside Lae's best window: May–Nov.

Lae: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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