Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Papua New Guinea in December.

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Port Moresby Madang Kokopo Lae

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 to Expect 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.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Mount Hagen at 23°C (73°F) and very warm in Port Moresby at 31°C (88°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Port Moresby and 13°C (55°F) 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.

To explore the conditions in Papua New Guinea in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Sideia with an average of 141 mm (5.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Lae with 687 mm (27 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Port Moresby enjoys about 218 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Papua New Guinea by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Papua New Guinea — and find the best time to visit. (based on Port Moresby)

January31°C (88°F) February31°C (88°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November31°C (88°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Papua New Guinea in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Papua New Guinea.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Papua New Guinea

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Papua New Guinea?

Temperature range in Papua New Guinea (December)

Precipitation variation in Papua New Guinea (December)

Port Moresby

In December Port Moresby generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
244 hours
218 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Port Moresby →

Madang

In December Madang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
167 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
337 mm (13 in)
421 mm (17 in)
409 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Madang →

Kokopo

In December Kokopo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
174 hours
167 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
216 mm (8.5 in)
301 mm (12 in)
300 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kokopo →

Lae

In December Lae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
592 mm (23 in)
687 mm (27 in)
586 mm (23 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lae →

Mount Hagen

In December Mount Hagen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
370 mm (15 in)
484 mm (19 in)
560 mm (22 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
22 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Papua New Guinea in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Port Moresby 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 195 mm (7.7 in)
Madang 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 421 mm (17 in)
Kokopo 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 301 mm (12 in)
Lae 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 687 mm (27 in)
Mount Hagen 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 484 mm (19 in)
Erave 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 397 mm (16 in)

Papua New Guinea weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Papua New Guinea in December?

Papua New Guinea typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Port Moresby average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Papua New Guinea in December?

Port Moresby averages a daytime maximum of 31°C (88°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

Does Papua New Guinea get a lot of rain in December?

Rainfall in Papua New Guinea peaks during December. Port Moresby averages roughly 195 mm (7.7 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good 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, April and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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