Climate and Weather of Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea

In Papua New Guinea you have several regions, one of which is called Highlands Region. The most popular city in this region is Mount Hagen, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Highlands Region. For detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please refer to the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Highlands Region, particularly in Mount Hagen, you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C the whole year. The coldest month is September with an average maximum temperature of 21°C. However, the specific temperature can vary depending on the exact location within the region.

Additional climate insights:

• A lot of rain (rainy season) falls in the month of: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
• February is the wettest month in Highlands Region. This month should be avoided if you are not a big fan of rain.
• June is the driest month.
• The warmest month in Highlands Region is January with an average maximum temperature of 22°C.
• The coldest month is September with an average maximum daytime temperature of 21°C.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.