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.
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Average daytime highs in Papua New Guinea during December reach about 31°C (88°F) in Port Moresby.
Port Moresby sees nighttime lows close to 24°C (75°F) in December.
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).
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).
Across Papua New Guinea, sunshine in December ranges from moderately sunny in Madang (167 hours) to sunny in Port Moresby (218 hours).
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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