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Best Time to Dive West New Britain (Kimbe Bay)

Across 7 West New Britain (Kimbe Bay) dive sites with multi-year conditions history, April, May, June, July, August, September and November historically show the most favorable days — 100% of sampled days in the good band. The next-highest months are October (99%), January (98%) and March (98%). February historically shows the fewest favorable days (95% of sampled days). Average water temperature in the sample runs from about 30°C in August to 31°C in November. Typical seas range from 0.3 m to 0.8 m of significant wave height through the year. These figures are historical climatology computed from measured conditions — patterns, not a forecast or a guarantee.

Computed from our own conditions climatology — measured history, not brochure copy.

Which months are historically most favorable in West New Britain (Kimbe Bay)?

MonthHistorically favorable daysWater tempTypical seas
Jan98%31°C0.6 m
Feb95%30°C0.8 m
Mar98%31°C0.6 m
Apr100%31°C0.4 m
May100%31°C0.4 m
Jun100%31°C0.3 m
Jul100%30°C0.3 m
Aug100%30°C0.4 m
Sep100%30°C0.4 m
Oct99%31°C0.4 m
Nov100%31°C0.4 m
Dec98%31°C0.6 m

% = share of sampled days scoring in the favorable band, median across 7 dive sites with at least two years of history. Ringed = historical peak.

How does this compare worldwide? The Most Reliable Diving Months on Earth ranks 61 countries by the same measure.

Marine life seasons

Sighting patterns across the wider Micronesia & western Pacific region — not site-specific promises.

Bars are Jan–Dec — months when sightings historically concentrate (GBIF occurrence records). Wildlife is never guaranteed.

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