Adelbert Range
Mountains Mountain range in Madang Province of Papua New Guinea
An isolated mountain chain in Madang Province covered in rainforest and ridgelines. Scientists, birdwatchers and trekkers come for endemic wildlife, dense forest trails and rugged terrain.
The Adelbert Range is a rugged mountain range in Madang Province on the north coast of Papua New Guinea. It rises close to the coastal plain and is covered largely by tropical rainforest.
The range supports high levels of biodiversity and a suite of local languages and cultures that are named for the highlands. It is generally remote with limited infrastructure and accessible primarily from coastal Madang Province settlements.
The range sits inland from the Bismarck Sea along the northern edge of mainland Papua New Guinea within Madang Province.
- Biodiversity and languages: Home to a number of endemic species and accounting for several distinct local language groups, making it significant for both naturalists and linguists.
- Access and remoteness: Access is limited and overland travel is remote, typically requiring local guides or river and coastal transport.
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Adelbert Range's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 16°C to 26°C. Heavy rainfall (2713 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (330 mm).
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February
February is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (328 mm).
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (330 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (269 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (182 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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August
August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (152 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (198 mm).
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (262 mm).
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December
December is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (326 mm).
