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Babase Island

Island

Off New Ireland Province, this small island draws visitors for coastal scenery, simple village contact and boat access to surrounding reef waters.

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Babase Island essentials

Country: Papua New Guinea
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Kina (K)
Language: English
Emergency: 000

Babase Island at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Babase Island

Babase Island is best visited in the dry season (May-October) when rainfall is lower and sea/transport conditions are generally more dependable.

Dry season
May-Oct · ~24-30°C
Lower rainfall and slightly cooler humidity make travel and boat access more reliable - the most practical time to visit.
Wet season
Nov-Apr · ~25-30°C
Hot, humid and wetter with more frequent heavy rain; sea conditions can be rougher and access less reliable.

Weather & Climate near Babase Island

Climate

Babase Island's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (3549 mm/year), wettest in August.

Air Quality: AQI 27 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 24° - 30° 27° 257 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
February - 24° - 30° 27° 211 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
March - 24° - 30° 27° 279 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
April - 24° - 30° 27° 287 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
May - 24° - 30° 27° 268 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -
June - 24° - 30° 27° 304 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
July - 23° - 29° 26° 426 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
August - 23° - 29° 26° 451 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
September - 24° - 30° 27° 307 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
October - 24° - 30° 27° 237 mm - - 2.0 m/s - -
November - 24° - 30° 27° 228 mm - - 1.8 m/s - -
December - 24° - 30° 27° 294 mm - - 2.2 m/s - -