Temperature in Papua New Guinea in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Papua New Guinea this December.

Papua New Guinea, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 23°C (73°F) in Mount Hagen to 31°C (88°F) in Port Moresby. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Port Moresby and 13°C (55°F) in Mount Hagen.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Papua New Guinea in December?

Discover the typical December temperatures for the most popular locations of Papua New Guinea on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Papua New Guinea temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Papua New Guinea in December?

Average daytime highs in Papua New Guinea during December reach about 31°C (88°F) in Port Moresby.

How cold does it get at night in Papua New Guinea in December?

Port Moresby sees nighttime lows close to 24°C (75°F) in December.

What is the warmest city in December in Papua New Guinea?

Port Moresby tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 24°C (75°F).

What is the coldest city in December in Papua New Guinea?

Our database indicates that in December, Mount Hagen is the city with the coolest temperatures in Papua New Guinea. You can expect daytime highs of 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows close to 13°C (55°F).

How much sun does Papua New Guinea get in December?

Across Papua New Guinea, sunshine in December ranges from moderately sunny in Madang (167 hours) to sunny in Port Moresby (218 hours).

What is the water temperature in December?

Across Papua New Guinea, sea temperatures in December range from perfect at 28°C (82°F) in Port Moresby to warm at 29°C (84°F) in Madang, so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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