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Weather in Lae - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Lae, Papua New Guinea: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Lae
today🌧️ 26°💧 1.1 mm
Sun🌤️ 28°💧 0.2 mm
Mon🌧️ 27°💧 2.4 mm
Tue🌧️ 28°💧 0.7 mm
Wed🌧️ 27°💧 1.5 mm
Thu🌧️ 25°💧 4.2 mm
Fri🌧️ 25°💧 3.3 mm
Sat🌧️ 26°💧 0.3 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Monday 7 Sept in Lae, the forecast high is 27°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 23°C to 25°C, so it will be exceptionally warm. It is warmer than 100% of similar days.

26°Cexceptionally warm
usually 23°C–25°C
warmer than 94% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally strong
28°Cexceptionally warm
usually 23°C–25°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally strong
27°Cexceptionally warm
usually 23°C–25°C
warmer than 100% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally strong
28°Cexceptionally warm
usually 23°C–25°C
warmer than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally strong
27°Cexceptionally warm
usually 23°C–25°C
warmer than 96% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally strong
25°Cwarmer than usual
usually 23°C–25°C
warmer than 79% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally strong
25°Cwarmer than usual
usually 23°C–25°C
warmer than 79% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally strong

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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15°23°30° 1981: 22°C1982: 23°C1983: 23°C1984: 22°C1985: 22°C1986: 22°C1987: 23°C1988: 22°C1989: 22°C1990: 22°C1991: 24°C1992: 25°C1993: 25°C1994: 23°C1995: 24°C1996: 24°C1997: 26°C1998: 25°C1999: 24°C2000: 26°C2001: 24°C2002: 25°C2003: 23°C2004: 23°C2005: 22°C2006: 23°C2007: 23°C2008: 24°C2009: 24°C2010: 23°C2011: 25°C2012: 22°C2013: 23°C2014: 23°C2015: 24°C2016: 24°C2017: 24°C2018: 24°C2019: 24°C2020: 25°C2021: 23°C2022: 26°C2023: 24°C2024: 23°C2025: 25°C 2026 forecast: 27°C current forecast 27°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 24°C by day. The coolest year was 1990 (22°C) and the warmest was 2022 (26°C). The current forecast averages 27°C - higher than in 100% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Lae

Lae - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Day-by-day forecast for Lae

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:11 · night 22° · evening 24° · rain 1.08 mm · humidity 72% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 59%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌤️28°a few clouds
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:11 · night 23° · evening 24° · rain 0.21 mm · humidity 60% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 17%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 06:10 · sunset 18:11 · night 23° · evening 24° · rain 2.43 mm · humidity 59% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 21%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:09 · sunset 18:11 · night 23° · evening 24° · rain 0.72 mm · humidity 66% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 53%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 06:09 · sunset 18:10 · night 23° · evening 23° · rain 1.5 mm · humidity 69% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 50%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️25°light rain
sunrise 06:08 · sunset 18:10 · night 22° · evening 23° · rain 4.24 mm · humidity 72% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 54%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️25°light rain
sunrise 06:08 · sunset 18:10 · night 22° · evening 22° · rain 3.33 mm · humidity 63% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 82%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
sunrise 06:07 · sunset 18:10 · night 23° · evening 23° · rain 0.33 mm · humidity 62% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 60%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:07 · sunset 18:10 · night 23° · evening 24° · rain 0.45 mm · humidity 57% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 8%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:06 · sunset 18:09 · night 24° · evening 24° · rain 0.21 mm · humidity 57% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 45%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 06:06 · sunset 18:09 · night 24° · evening 24° · rain 0.57 mm · humidity 62% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 100%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 06:05 · sunset 18:09 · night 23° · evening 24° · rain 3.18 mm · humidity 71% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 37%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 06:05 · sunset 18:09 · night 24° · evening 24° · rain 2.16 mm · humidity 71% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 83%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️25°light rain
sunrise 06:04 · sunset 18:09 · night 23° · evening 23° · rain 4.41 mm · humidity 77% · wind 4 m/s · clouds 95%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️25°light rain
sunrise 06:04 · sunset 18:09 · night 22° · evening 24° · rain 3.78 mm · humidity 76% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 85%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
sunrise 06:03 · sunset 18:08 · night 23° · evening 23° · rain 1.53 mm · humidity 69% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 90%

UV index in Lae - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTLae03681111+8.9UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 20 min9Sat5.099Sun6.099Mon7.099Tue8.099Wed9.098Thu10.098Fri11.099Sat12.099Sun13.099Mon14.099Tue15.099Wed16.099Thu17.099Fri18.098Sat19.098Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
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
28°C
Week avg
28°C
Waves today
0.4 m
How's the water?
very warm
16-day sea temperature forecast:
5.09 28°C6.09 28°C7.09 29°C8.09 29°C9.09 29°C10.09 28°C11.09 28°C12.09 28°C13.09 29°C
Average sea temperature through the year:
Jan 31°CFeb 31°CMar 31°CApr 31°CMay 30°CJun 30°CJul 29°CAug 29°CSep 29°COct 30°CNov 30°CDec 31°C
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Upcoming public holidays in Papua New Guinea: Independence Day — 16 September · Christmas Day — 25 December · Boxing Day — 26 December.

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FAQ - Lae weather

What is the weather like in Lae today?
Today it is about 26° during the day and 22° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Lae?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.