Average Monthly Sunshine in Port Moresby

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Port Moresby receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Across the seasons, sunshine hours in Port Moresby vary. From a high of 244 hours in November, to a low of 157 hours in February, the city offers a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days. The total annual sunshine amounts to 2478 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means you can enjoy 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 / rainier time of the year.

Port Moresby’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Port Moresby enjoys an average of 2478 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

March, Port Moresby’s wettest month, receives 195 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C. During the driest month July you can expect a temperature of 29°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Port Moresby Precipitation page.