"What’s the weather like in the month of . . . ?"
"How much will it rain in PNG in . . . ?"
"What’s the best time of year to go to . . . ?"
"Are we more likely to get a tsunami in . . . or in . . . ?
"When’s the rainy season in . . . ?"
These are only some of the questions we are asked in reference to WEATHER and unfortunately we cannot answer any of them with any degree of accuracy. A few short years ago (maybe 8 – 10 or so) we could offer intelligent guesses as answers to some of the questions, but today with changing weather patterns world-wide and phenomenon like El Nino nothing follows true to form.

WEATHER prediction is an inexact science under the best of scenarios and even here in the USA, with arguably the most sophisticated men and equipment in the world available to us, space shuttle launches are delayed or even cancelled and landings are delayed or diverted all because of WEATHER!

If, when you join us aboard the DANCER of your choice, mother nature does not cooperate and the WEATHER is not as we would like it to be I ask you to please consider the principle source of your frustrations and disappointments and not turn them towards us. We will do the very best we can for you, but we are only human and we do not have control of the WEATHER. Thank you for understanding.

Traditional Weather Patterns for Papua New Guinea

January to March
Air temperatures in PNG are fairly consistent year round with highs in the low 90° F and lows of approx. 80° F. Traditionally these are the "wet" months (monsoon season). Rainfall varies year to year, but is high compared to regions outside of the tropics. Water temperature is 83° F to 88° F.

April to June
These are some of the peak months commonly called the doldrums. Good weather, lots of sunshine, not much wind, calm seas, visibility at 80 ft. to 150 ft. There have been occasional Orca sightings and Whale Sharks. Regular visits by dolphins.

July to August
This is winter. Water temperature is only slightly cooler at 85° F to 87° F. Visibility is usually excellent at 80 ft. to 150 ft. The Southeast Trades come in and water can get a little choppy. Rain is rare. There are occasional Orcas, dolphins, turtles, giant clams

September to November
The ideal months. Water temperature is 87° F to 90° F. Little wind, lots of sunshine, with an occasional afternoon or overnight shower. Visibility is 80 ft. to 130 ft., however at any given time, plankton blooms might occur bringing in more fish life.

December
Same as November, rains may start towards the end of the month.