Weather in August in Papua New Guinea
Considering a trip to Papua New Guinea this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Papua New Guinea in August?
August in Papua New Guinea generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from pleasant in Mount Hagen at 22°C to warm in Madang at 29°C. At night it cools down to 24°C in Madang and 13°C in Mount Hagen. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Port Moresby with an average of 49 mm to heavy rainfall in Lae with 522 mm.Average sunshine
The city Port Moresby usually sees around 225 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For a closer look at August's conditions in Papua New Guinea, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Papua New Guinea's yearly weather, check out our Papua New Guinea climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Papua New Guinea?
Port Moresby
In August Port Moresby generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Madang
In August Madang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kokopo
In August Kokopo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Lae
In August Lae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mount Hagen
In August Mount Hagen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
We believe that August is one of the best times to visit Papua New Guinea with overall perfect weather in Port Moresby. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Papua New Guinea is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Port Moresby. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and April tend to have poor weather conditions.
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