Vokeo Island

Island Small island in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

Island in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea; reached for village visits, coastal culture and remote fishing or diving excursions.

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Vokeo Island
-3.2195, 144.0978

How to Get to Vokeo Island #

Reachability is by local canoe or small passenger boat from larger East Sepik coastal settlements such as Wewak; schedules are irregular and dependent on weather. Arrange transport through local operators or by contacting lodging in Wewak.

Best Time to Visit Vokeo Island #

Best visited in PNG's drier months (May-October) when coastal conditions are more reliable for boat transport.

Dry season
May-October · 24-30°C (75-86°F)
Calmer seas and easier inter-island travel in coastal East Sepik.
Wet season
November-April · 24-32°C (75-90°F)
Heavy rains can complicate boat travel and make beaches muddy.

Weather & Climate near Vokeo Island #

Climate

Subtropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2278 mm/year), wettest in November, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (187 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°

Weather

187 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

February

February is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (196 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°

Weather

196 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

March

March is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (215 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°

Weather

215 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

April

April is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (206 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°

Weather

206 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

May

May is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (194 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 30°

Weather

194 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

June

June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (162 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 29°

Weather

162 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (159 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 29°

Weather

159 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 29°

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (145 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (204 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°

Weather

204 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (232 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°

Weather

232 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm

December

December is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Heavy rain (229 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°

Weather

229 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

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