worldweatherTemperatures this week
28-30°CAverage forecast high: 29°C. Historical reference for these dates: 25°C.
Weather in Lae - 14-day forecast
Forecast updated: Tuesday 3 NovemberWeather history: NASA POWER · 1981-2025
Weather in the coming days
What will the week bring? Lae
3 November Lae: the high will be about 29°C and the low 22°C. Light rainfall - around 1.6 mm. 4 November it will be similarly warm: with a high of about 28°C.
29°C
maximum on Tue 3 Nov
Temperature, rainfall and historical comparison
Weather forecast compared with previous years
Choose a day to see the details. Temperatures show the daily high and low.
Forecast: daily highTypical range 1991-2020
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Tuesday 3 November
Daily high29°CUsually 24-27°C
Daily low22°CColdest part of the day
Rainfall total1.6 mmLight rainfall
Maximum wind speed18 km/hForecast wind speed
Warmer than usual. The historical comparison uses daily highs at this time of year. The daily rainfall total shows the amount of rain forecast across the full day.
Full day-by-day forecast - table
| Date | Max. / min. | Rain | Typical daily high | Max. wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 3 November | 29° / 22° | 1.6 mm | 24-27°C | 18 km/h |
| Wednesday 4 November | 28° / 22° | 2.5 mm | 24-27°C | 17 km/h |
| Thursday 5 November | 28° / 22° | 0.3 mm | 24-27°C | 17 km/h |
| Friday 6 November | 29° / 22° | 0.1 mm | 24-27°C | 17 km/h |
| Saturday 7 November | 28° / 22° | 0.4 mm | 24-27°C | 15 km/h |
| Sunday 8 November | 29° / 22° | 0.3 mm | 24-27°C | 15 km/h |
| Monday 9 November | 30° / 22° | 0.5 mm | 24-27°C | 16 km/h |
| Tuesday 10 November | 28° / 22° | 0.3 mm | 24-27°C | 17 km/h |
| Wednesday 11 November | 29° / 23° | 1.1 mm | 24-26°C | 17 km/h |
| Thursday 12 November | 29° / 22° | 0.8 mm | 23-26°C | 16 km/h |
| Friday 13 November | 30° / 22° | 2.7 mm | 23-26°C | 15 km/h |
| Saturday 14 November | 30° / 23° | 1 mm | 23-26°C | 15 km/h |
| Sunday 15 November | 30° / 23° | 0.9 mm | 23-26°C | 16 km/h |
| Monday 16 November | 30° / 23° | 6.2 mm | 23-26°C | 17 km/h |
What stands out this week?
Temperature changes
No sharp coolingThe first 7 forecast days show no day-to-day drop of 3°C or more in the high.
Will it rain?
2 days with rain ≥1 mm7-day total: 5.6 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 6-43 mm.
This summary covers the first 7 forecast days. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. The historical comparison shows how often such days occurred in previous years.
Weather history 1981-2025
NASA POWERThe same week in previous years
How warm was this week in previous years?
Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 3-9 Nov period averaged 25°C by day. The coolest year was 1991 (22°C) and the warmest was 1993 (28°C). The current forecast averages 29°C - higher than in 100% of historical years.
How do we compare the forecast with history?
The forecast chart band shows the 20th-80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020, using the date and a ±7-calendar-day window. The line shows the forecast daily high. The year-by-year chart compares average highs over the same seven dates.
NASA POWER (MERRA-2) data describe conditions in the grid cell covering the location. Elevation and local conditions can affect the comparison.
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What weather is typical in the following weeks?
For dates beyond the 14-day forecast, we show typical conditions based on historical data.
Tue 17 Nov - Mon 30 Nov25°C / 18°Cusual daily high / low
Tue 1 Dec - Thu 17 Dec25°C / 19°Cusual daily high / low
Average of the daily medians for the following dates from 1991-2020. A comparison based on historical data.
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Detailed weather forecast for Lae, Papua New Guinea: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
UV index in Lae - is it safe to sunbathe?
Today the UV index in Lae is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.
Sea temperature - Lae
Water today
30°C
Week avg
30°C
Waves today
0.2 m
How's the water?
very warm
16-day sea temperature forecast:
Average sea temperature through the year:
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Lae weather through the year
| Month | Average high | Average low | Days with ≥1 mm precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 18.6°C | 62.7% |
| February | 23.7°C | 18.5°C | 65.4% |
| March | 23.6°C | 18.3°C | 69.2% |
| April | 23.4°C | 18.2°C | 60.2% |
| May | 23.3°C | 17.8°C | 50.5% |
| June | 22.8°C | 17.2°C | 48.8% |
| July | 22.4°C | 16.6°C | 43.4% |
| August | 23°C | 16.4°C | 38.3% |
| September | 23.8°C | 16.7°C | 44% |
| October | 24.6°C | 17.2°C | 42.7% |
| November | 24.8°C | 18°C | 51% |
| December | 24.4°C | 18.5°C | 59.4% |
Based on NASA POWER historical data from 1981–2025. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows; precipitation is the share of days with at least 1 mm. Each month includes at least 45 years of data. Gridded data for the area around this location.
Upcoming public holidays in Papua New Guinea: Christmas Day — 25 December · Boxing Day — 26 December · New Year's Day — 1 January.
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Weather and travel dates: Lae
Based on NASA POWER historical data from 1981–2025. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows; precipitation is the share of days with at least 1 mm. Each month includes at least 45 years of data. Gridded data for the area around this location.
Warmest months
November
Average high: 24.8°C
Coolest months
July
Average high: 22.4°C
Lowest share of days with precipitation
August
Days with ≥1 mm precipitation: 38.3%
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FAQ - Lae weather
What will the weather be like today and tomorrow?
3 November Lae: the high will be about 29°C and the low 22°C. Light rainfall - around 1.6 mm. 4 November it will be similarly warm: with a high of about 28°C.
Will it rain in the coming days?
7-day total: 5.6 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 6-43 mm.
What does the typical range on the chart mean?
It is the range between the 20th and 80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020 for this time of year.
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