Papua New Guinea Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide

Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Papua New Guinea over the year. What is the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?

This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Papua New Guinea over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

Papua New Guinea in January

In January the weather in Papua New Guinea ranges from less favorable in Port Moresby to mixed in Sideia. The temperatures range from high in Mount Hagen with 23°C (73°F) to very high in Port Moresby with 31°C (88°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Papua New Guinea in February

In February the weather in Papua New Guinea ranges from less favorable in Port Moresby to mixed in Lorengau. The temperatures range from high in Mount Hagen with 23°C (73°F) to very high in Port Moresby with 31°C (88°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Papua New Guinea in March

In March the weather in Papua New Guinea ranges from less favorable in Port Moresby to mixed in Lorengau. The temperatures range from high in Mount Hagen with 23°C (73°F) to very high in Alotau with 30°C (86°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Papua New Guinea in April

In April the weather in Papua New Guinea is generally less favorable. The temperatures range from high in Mount Hagen with 23°C (73°F) to very high in Port Moresby with 30°C (86°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Papua New Guinea in April here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Papua New Guinea in May

In May the weather in Papua New Guinea ranges from less favorable in Madang to good in Port Moresby. The temperatures range from high in Mount Hagen with 23°C (73°F) to very high in Port Moresby with 30°C (86°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Papua New Guinea in May here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Papua New Guinea in June

In June the weather in Papua New Guinea ranges from less favorable in Lae to very good in Port Moresby. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 22°C (72°F) in Mount Hagen to 30°C (86°F) in Port Moresby. These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Papua New Guinea in June here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Papua New Guinea in July

In July the weather in Papua New Guinea ranges from less favorable in Lae to excellent in Port Moresby. The temperatures range from pleasant in Mount Hagen with 22°C (72°F) to high in Madang with 29°C (84°F).

Find more detailed climate information for Papua New Guinea in July here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Papua New Guinea in August

In August the weather in Papua New Guinea ranges from less favorable in Lae to excellent in Port Moresby. The temperatures range from pleasant in Mount Hagen with 22°C (72°F) to high in Madang with 29°C (84°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Papua New Guinea in August here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Papua New Guinea in September

In September the weather in Papua New Guinea ranges from less favorable in Lae to very good in Port Moresby. The average maximum daytime temperatures are high and range from 22°C (72°F) in Mount Hagen to 30°C (86°F) in Port Moresby. These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Papua New Guinea in September here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Papua New Guinea in October

In October the weather in Papua New Guinea ranges from less favorable in Madang to very good in Port Moresby. The temperatures range from high in Mount Hagen with 22°C (72°F) to very high in Port Moresby with 30°C (86°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Papua New Guinea in October here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Papua New Guinea in November

In November the weather in Papua New Guinea ranges from less favorable in Madang to very good in Sideia. The temperatures range from high in Mount Hagen with 23°C (73°F) to very high in Port Moresby with 31°C (88°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Papua New Guinea in November here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Papua New Guinea in December

In December the weather in Papua New Guinea ranges from less favorable in Madang to very good in Sideia. The temperatures range from high in Mount Hagen with 23°C (73°F) to very high in Port Moresby with 31°C (88°F). These night and day temperatures are an average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and bring light clothes.

Find more detailed climate information for Papua New Guinea in December here.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

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