Diving in Rabaul & New Britain

Best Time to Dive in Rabaul & New Britain

The warmest water temperatures in Rabaul & New Britain occur in January, averaging 30.6°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 30.6°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

• January: 30.6°C (air: 27.1°C)
• February: 30.6°C (air: 26.9°C)
• March: 30.6°C (air: 26.8°C)
• April: 30.6°C (air: 26.7°C)
• May: 30.6°C (air: 27.0°C)
• June: 30.6°C (air: 26.8°C)
• July: 30.6°C (air: 26.8°C)
• August: 30.6°C (air: 26.8°C)
• September: 30.6°C (air: 27.1°C)
• October: 30.6°C (air: 27.2°C)
• November: 30.6°C (air: 27.2°C)
• December: 30.6°C (air: 26.9°C)

Marine Life in Rabaul & New Britain

Home to 203 recorded species including 176 reef fish, 17 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 clams & mussels, 3 sharks & rays, 2 other, 1 octopus & squid.

Recommended Packing List for Rabaul & New Britain

Based on average water temperature of 30.6°C.

• Shorty or Rashguard - warm 31°C water needs minimal exposure protection
• Mask - essential for every dive
• Fins
• BCD - buoyancy compensator
• Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
• Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
• Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
• Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
• Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Rabaul & New Britain

• Talele Island - Natural Reserve - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Rabaul & New Britain - Nearest Airports

• Kavieng Airport (KVG), Kavieng - 65 km away, approx 86 min travel time
• Tokua Airport (RAB), Kokopo - 197 km away, approx 230 min travel time
• Hoskins Airport (HKN), Kimbe - 282 km away, approx 323 min travel time