Weather in April in Papua New Guinea
Are you planning a trip a to Papua New Guinea in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Papua New Guinea in April?
April in Papua New Guinea generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Mount Hagen at 23°C to very warm in Port Moresby at 30°C. At night it cools down to 24°C in Port Moresby and 14°C in Mount Hagen. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Port Moresby with an average of 207 mm to heavy rainfall in Lae with 731 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Port Moresby enjoys close to 202 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Papua New Guinea in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Papua New Guinea climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Papua New Guinea?
Port Moresby
In April Port Moresby generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Madang
In April Madang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kokopo
In April Kokopo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lae
In April Lae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mount Hagen
In April Mount Hagen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Papua New Guinea due to the typically poor weather in Port Moresby.
Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Port Moresby. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and April tend to be poor.
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