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Port Moresby weather in December (Papua Region, Papua New Guinea)

How's the weather trend in Port Moresby as December approaches? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Port Moresby includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 31°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 24°C. Average temperatures can be deceiving; some days will be hotter. Wear breathable fabrics and drink plenty of water to stay cool.

Precipitation

Port Moresby in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 195 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 218 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March and April tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Port Moresby climate page with graphs.

 

Port Moresby, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 195 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 77%  
SunshineSunshine 218 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Papua New Guinea in December

Find out more about the weather in Papua New Guinea and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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