Papua New Guinea weather in March
What is the weather like in Papua New Guinea in March?
The weather conditions in Papua New Guinea in March range from poor to unpleasant depending on the destination.
During March in Papua New Guinea the average maximum daytime temperatures are very high and range from 30°C (86°F) in Madang to 32°C (90°F) in Rabaul. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in March ranges from heavy in Port Moresby with an average of 195mm (7.7inch) rainfall to heavy in Erave with 378mm (15inch).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
period with an average of 186 hours of sunshine in Port Moresby during the entire month.
We invite you to have a look at the map below to find out more about the different weather conditions per location in Papua New Guinea.
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Popular destinations in Papua New Guinea
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Papua New Guinea?
Average weather in Port Moresby
In March Port Moresby generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Madang
In March Madang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kokopo
In March Kokopo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Lae
In March Lae generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Mount Hagen
In March Mount Hagen generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is March the best time to go to Papua New Guinea?
In our opinion March is not the best time to visit Papua New Guinea with commonly unpleasant weather in Port Moresby.
On average the best time to visit Papua New Guinea is in June, July, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in Port Moresby.
The worst months are January and March that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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