Sakar IslandWhen to Go
Best Time to Visit Sakar Island
Access depends on local boat schedules and weather; the dry season is generally preferable for approaching small islands in Papua New Guinea.
Dry season
May-October · 24-30°C
Easier sea access in calmer weather; many small islands are most accessible during the dry months.
Weather & Climate near Sakar Island
Climate
Sakar Island's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 18°C to 28°C. Heavy rainfall (2989 mm/year), wettest in January.
Air Quality:
AQI 35
Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 19° - 27° | 23° | 434 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 20° - 27° | 24° | 404 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 19° - 27° | 23° | 409 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 19° - 27° | 23° | 270 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 19° - 27° | 23° | 187 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 19° - 26° | 23° | 164 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 19° - 26° | 23° | 121 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 18° - 26° | 22° | 130 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 19° - 27° | 23° | 120 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 19° - 27° | 23° | 174 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 19° - 28° | 23° | 216 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 20° - 27° | 23° | 360 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Sakar Island
Sakar Island is reached by local boat from Morobe Province coastal towns; schedules are informal and depend on local operators. Travel typically begins at a Morobe coastal port such as Lae and requires local arrangements.