Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea
Alotau cruise weather by month
What to expect when your ship is in Alotau in any month: temperatures, how often it rains, wind, sea temperature and wave heights.
- 89°Fwarmest average high (December)
- 84°Fcoolest average high (July)
- 59%fewest rain days (August)
- 85%most rain days (May)
Weather in Alotau right now
Weather in Alotau by month
Average highs run from 84°F (29°C) in July to 89°F (32°C) in December. Rain falls on the fewest days in August and the most in May. Sea temperature and wave heights are for the water just off the port.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Sea temp | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 89 / 76°F32 / 25°C | 79% | 7 mph11 km/h | – | under 1 ft (0.1 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 1 ft |
| February | 88 / 76°F31 / 24°C | 79% | 7 mph12 km/h | – | 1 ft (0.2 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 1 ft |
| March | 89 / 76°F32 / 25°C | 66% | 7 mph12 km/h | – | under 1 ft (0.1 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 1 ft |
| April | 87 / 75°F31 / 24°C | 81% | 7 mph11 km/h | – | under 1 ft (0.1 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 1 ft |
| May | 85 / 75°F29 / 24°C | 85% | 7 mph11 km/h | – | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| June | 84 / 74°F29 / 23°C | 71% | 7 mph11 km/h | – | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| July | 84 / 73°F29 / 23°C | 69% | 7 mph12 km/h | – | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| August | 84 / 72°F29 / 22°C | 59% | 8 mph13 km/h | – | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| September | 85 / 73°F30 / 23°C | 78% | 8 mph13 km/h | – | 1 ft (0.4 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 2 ft |
| October | 87 / 74°F30 / 23°C | 72% | 7 mph12 km/h | – | 1 ft (0.3 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 1 ft |
| November | 88 / 75°F31 / 24°C | 75% | 7 mph12 km/h | – | 1 ft (0.2 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 1 ft |
| December | 89 / 76°F32 / 24°C | 77% | 7 mph11 km/h | – | under 1 ft (0.1 m)Smooth; rougher days up to 1 ft |
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Upcoming cruises in Alotau
1 ship from 1 cruise line is scheduled here, 1 visit in total. The next 1:
| Date | Ship | Stop | Sailing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 212026 | NoordamHolland America Line | Calls | 35 nights from Sydney (New South Wales, Australia) |
Ships that visit Alotau
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Wave heights are significant wave height on the Douglas sea state scale. What the numbers mean for a cruise. Sources and method are on the about page.