Papua New Guinea weather in February
What is the weather like in Papua New Guinea in February?
The weather conditions in Papua New Guinea in February vary from poor to unpleasant depending on the destination.
During February in Papua New Guinea, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Mount Hagen with 23°C (73°F) to very high in Port Moresby with 31°C (88°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (76°F) in Port Moresby and 14°C (56°F) in Mount Hagen. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in February varies from heavy in Sideia with an average of 207mm (8.17 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Mount Hagen with 598mm (24 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 157 hours of sunshine in Port Moresby during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Papua New Guinea, check out the map below.
Where to go in Papua New Guinea in February





Popular destinations in Papua New Guinea
What is the weather like in February for the 5 most popular destinations in Papua New Guinea?
Average weather in Port Moresby
In February Port Moresby generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (76°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Madang
In February Madang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Kokopo
In February Kokopo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Lae
In February Lae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Mount Hagen
In February Mount Hagen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (56°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is February the best time to go to Papua New Guinea?
In our opinion February is not the best time to visit Papua New Guinea with commonly 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.
The worst months are January, February, March and April that can have poor weather conditions.
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