Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea Weather in June

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Papua New Guinea in June.

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Port Moresby Madang Kokopo Lae

Planning a getaway to Papua New Guinea this June and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Papua New Guinea in June

June in Papua New Guinea generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Mount Hagen to 30°C (86°F) in Port Moresby. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Port Moresby and 13°C (55°F) in Mount Hagen. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Papua New Guinea, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Port Moresby with an average of 67 mm (2.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Lae with 607 mm (24 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Port Moresby sees close to 202 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Papua New Guinea in June

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Papua New Guinea

What is the weather like in June for some of the most popular destinations in Papua New Guinea?

Temperature range in Papua New Guinea (June)

Precipitation variation in Papua New Guinea (June)

Port Moresby

In June Port Moresby generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
202 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Port Moresby →

Madang

In June Madang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
219 hours
195 hours
Monthly rainfall
283 mm (11 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Madang →

Kokopo

In June Kokopo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
210 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
213 mm (8.4 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kokopo →

Lae

In June Lae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
654 mm (26 in)
607 mm (24 in)
523 mm (21 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lae →

Mount Hagen

In June Mount Hagen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
293 mm (12 in)
221 mm (8.7 in)
226 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
24 days
24 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Mount Hagen →

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Popular cities in June

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Papua New Guinea in June.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Port Moresby 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 67 mm (2.6 in)
Madang 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Kokopo 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Lae 27°C (81°F) 23°C (73°F) 607 mm (24 in)
Mount Hagen 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 221 mm (8.7 in)
Erave 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 468 mm (18 in)

Papua New Guinea weather in June: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Papua New Guinea in June?

Expect tolerable weather across Papua New Guinea in June. The popular destination of Port Moresby averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Papua New Guinea in June?

Port Moresby averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in June, with overnight lows close to 23°C (73°F).

Does Papua New Guinea get a lot of rain in June?

June is on the drier side in Papua New Guinea. Port Moresby averages only about 67 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is June a Good Time to Visit Papua New Guinea?

In our opinion, June is a good time to visit Papua New Guinea with overall pleasant weather in Port Moresby. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Port Moresby. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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