Highlands Region in Papua New Guinea sees its peak temperatures in January (23°C (73°F)) and its coolest in July (21°C (70°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Mount Hagen, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
With average temperatures ranging from 21°C (70°F) to 22°C (72°F), Highlands Region, and in particular Mount Hagen, offers comfortable weather all year long.
When it comes to rainfall, Highlands Region sees significant variations throughout the year. February tends to be the wettest, receiving 598 mm (24 in) of rain, while June is much drier with just 220 mm (8.7 in). Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 220 mm (8.7 in) to 598 mm (24 in) monthly.
