Papua New Guinea weather in December
Planning a getaway to Papua New Guinea this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Papua New Guinea in December?
December in Papua New Guinea generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
During the day the temperature is warm in Mount Hagen at 23°C and very warm in Port Moresby at 31°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Port Moresby and 13°C in Mount Hagen. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Sideia with an average of 141 mm to heavy rainfall in Lae with 687 mm. The city Port Moresby usually sees around 218 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at December'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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Average weather in Port Moresby
In December Port Moresby generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Madang
In December Madang generally has very 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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Average weather in Kokopo
In December 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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Average weather in Lae
In December Lae 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 poor that month.
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Average weather in Mount Hagen
In December Mount Hagen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Papua New Guinea due to the typically unpleasant weather in Port Moresby.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Port Moresby. The weather in January, February, March and April, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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