When to go · Wau
Wau in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (rainy season, road may be harder).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Papua New Guinea overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Papua New Guinea overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (rainy season, road may be harder).
Is another month better than April?
April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Wau's best window: May–Oct (dry season, check local conditions).
- JuneGreatInside Wau's best window: May–Oct (dry season, check local conditions).
- JulyGreatInside Wau's best window: May–Oct (dry season, check local conditions).
- AugustGreatInside Wau's best window: May–Oct (dry season, check local conditions).
Weather in April
- WauHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Papua New Guinea overall
- Low
- Prices · Papua New Guinea overall
- Medium
Papua New Guinea overall: Rain easing in the south; first Kokoda treks of the season.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Wau, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
May: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Apr: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 9
May: 7 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
May: Low
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0
April: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Apr (rainy season, road may be harder).
May: Inside Wau's best window: May–Oct (dry season, check local conditions).
Wau: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen