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

What can you expect from the weather in Port Moresby during February? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In February, Port Moresby typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 31°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Port Moresby in February falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 233 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 17 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 157 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Port Moresby. July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and April tend to have 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 February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 58%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 233 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
SunshineSunshine 157 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Papua New Guinea in February

Find out more about the weather in Papua New Guinea in February and which places have the best weather 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 Port Moresby in February?

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 29°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 in February.

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

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