Papua New Guinea weather in February
Are you planning a trip to Papua New Guinea in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Papua New Guinea in February?
February in Papua New Guinea generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Mount Hagen at 23°C to very warm in Port Moresby at 31°C. At night it cools down to 24°C in Port Moresby and 14°C in Mount Hagen. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sideia with an average of 207 mm to heavy rainfall in Mount Hagen with 598 mm. Port Moresby enjoys a balanced 157 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Papua New Guinea in February, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Papua New Guinea climate page.
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Average weather in Port Moresby
In February 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 poor that month.
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Average weather in Madang
In February 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 February 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 February Lae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°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 February Mount Hagen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
In our opinion, February may not be the ideal time to visit Papua New Guinea due to the typically poor weather in Port Moresby.
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 weather in January, February, March and April tend to be poor.
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