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Port Moresby Climate by Month

Port Moresby has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The temperature in Port Moresby remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in December to a comfortable 29°C in August. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 23°C in August.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Port Moresby has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1719 mm of rainfall annually. The seasons in Port Moresby, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, March, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 294 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 19 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 42 mm over 7 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Port Moresby enjoys sunny spells year-round. November sees up to 8.1 hours of daily sunshine, perfect for a sunny trip. February, the least sunny month, still offers a generous 5.2 hours of sun despite this cloudier time of the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Port Moresby ranges from 26°C in July to 29°C in January.

Water temperature over the year

The best time of year to visit Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 31°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Port Moresby?
    Rainy season in Port Moresby occurs in the months of January, February, March, April and December.
  • Which is the hottest month in Port Moresby?
    December has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Port Moresby?
    The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Port Moresby?
    March tops the wettest month list with 294 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Port Moresby?
    July is the driest month with 42 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Port Moresby?
    November is the sunniest month with an average of 244 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Port Moresby

    Sun   Dec 15
    34°C | 25°C
    NW 22 km/h
    1 mm
    broken clouds and slight rain

    broken clouds and slight rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    33°C | 24°C
    N 14 km/h
    20 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder

    Tue   Dec 17
    32°C | 24°C
    N 18 km/h
    4.7 mm
    broken clouds and thunder

    broken clouds and thunder