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Vokeo Island

Island

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 essentials

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

Vokeo Island at a Glance

When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 32 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
20°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 21° - 29° 25° 187 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
February - 21° - 29° 25° 196 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
March - 21° - 29° 25° 215 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
April - 21° - 29° 25° 206 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
May - 21° - 30° 25° 194 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
June - 20° - 29° 25° 162 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
July - 20° - 29° 25° 159 mm - - 2.8 m/s - -
August - 20° - 29° 25° 149 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
September - 21° - 29° 25° 145 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
October - 21° - 29° 25° 204 mm - - 2.5 m/s - -
November - 21° - 29° 25° 232 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
December - 21° - 29° 25° 229 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

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.