Weather in July in Papua New Guinea
Thinking about venturing to Papua New Guinea this July and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Papua New Guinea in July?
July in Papua New Guinea generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in Mount Hagen at 22°C to warm in Madang at 29°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Madang and 13°C in Mount Hagen.For specific regional insights in Papua New Guinea, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Port Moresby with an average of 42 mm to heavy rainfall in Lae with 523 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Port Moresby.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Port Moresby enjoys approximately 205 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Papua New Guinea climate page.
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What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Papua New Guinea?
Port Moresby
In July Port Moresby generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Madang
In July Madang 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 tolerable that month.
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Kokopo
In July Kokopo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lae
In July Lae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mount Hagen
In July Mount Hagen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is July the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Papua New Guinea. Typically, the climate in Port Moresby is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Port Moresby. In contrast, January, February, March and April tend to have poor weather conditions.
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