Dyaul Island

Island Volcanic island in New Ireland Province with local villages

Off New Ireland, Dyaul Island hosts coastal villages, reef systems and small farms; visitors arrive for reef snorkeling, village culture and remote island scenery.

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Dyaul Island is an island in New Ireland Province of Papua New Guinea. It forms part of the chain of islands off the main New Ireland landmass and supports local village communities.

The island environment includes tropical coastal vegetation and nearshore marine areas used for fishing and small-scale agriculture. Access is typically by local boat services from larger population centres in New Ireland.

Dyaul sits within the tropical island geography of northeastern Papua New Guinea and is one of many small populated islands that make up the province.

Dyaul Island
-2.9415, 150.8760
Variable (local boat/charter fees)

How to Get to Dyaul Island #

Dyaul is reached by boat from Kavieng (New Ireland’s provincial capital). Regularness of service varies; charter boats and local skiffs are typical. Flights to Kavieng operate from Port Moresby and other regional centres.

Tips for Visiting Dyaul Island #

  • Arrange transfers from Kavieng in advance; small boats are the normal means of access and schedules depend on weather.
  • Bring cash and basic supplies - services on the island are limited and shops may be infrequent.
  • If diving, hire a local guide who knows the channels and currents around the island.

Best Time to Visit Dyaul Island #

May-October for the most reliable sea conditions and clear water.

Dry season
May-October · 24-30°C
Calm seas and optimal diving/snorkelling conditions.
Wet season
November-April · 25-32°C
Higher rainfall and occasional rough seas; fewer visitors and lush vegetation.

Weather & Climate near Dyaul Island #

Climate

Dyaul Island's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (3215 mm/year), wettest in March.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (367 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 28°

Weather

367 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (327 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°

Weather

327 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (385 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°

Weather

385 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (337 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°

Weather

337 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (247 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°

Weather

247 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (197 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° 28°

Weather

197 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (177 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° 28°

Weather

177 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
23° 28°

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 28°

Weather

143 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (215 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°

Weather

215 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (281 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°

Weather

281 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (379 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 28°

Weather

379 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

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