Mount Balbi
Volcano Bougainville's highest volcanic peak with crater summit
Mount Balbi rises on Bougainville Island as the territory’s highest peak; trekkers and scientists visit its crater slopes, crater lakes and montane rainforest trails.
Mount Balbi is a volcanic mountain on Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea, located at -5.9144° S, 154.98302° E. It is the island’s principal high point and a major topographic feature within the Autonomous Region of Bougainville.
The mountain is of volcanic origin and includes crater structures; it is of interest for natural-history observation and remote mountain travel rather than developed tourism. Specific trail networks or visitor facilities are not listed here.
Mount Balbi is a natural volcanic landform; detailed eruption history and human use are not provided in this summary.
It occupies a central position on Bougainville Island in Papua New Guinea at the coordinates above; distances to towns or ports are not specified in the provided data.
- Regional high point: Highest point of Bougainville Island and the Autonomous Region of Bougainville
- Coordinates: -5.9144° S, 154.98302° E
How to Get to Mount Balbi #
Access is by road or track from nearby Bougainville settlements; travel requires coordination with local authorities and guides. The nearest air access to Bougainville Island is via Buka or Aropa (Buin) airports, followed by overland or boat transfers.
Tips for Visiting Mount Balbi #
- Coordinate with local guides experienced in remote volcanic terrain if planning an ascent.
- Carry sufficient water and protection against sun - tropical highlands can be deceptively hot.
- Respect local land-use customs and contact regional authorities for permissions if necessary.
Best Time to Visit Mount Balbi #
The dry season typically offers easier and safer access for travel and observation.
Weather & Climate near Mount Balbi #
Mount Balbi's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 10°C to 20°C. Heavy rainfall (3372 mm/year), wettest in March.
January
January is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (342 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (306 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (372 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (306 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (229 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (215 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (288 mm).
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August
August is the coolest month with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (287 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (259 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (245 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (249 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (274 mm).
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