Weather in November in Papua New Guinea
Thinking about venturing to Papua New Guinea this November 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 November?
November in Papua New Guinea generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Mount Hagen at 23°C to very warm in Port Moresby at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Port Moresby and 13°C in Mount Hagen. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Port Moresby with an average of 135 mm to heavy rainfall in Lae with 592 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 244 hours of sunshine in Port Moresby. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in Papua New Guinea for November, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Papua New Guinea climate page.
Where to go in Papua New Guinea in November
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What is the weather like in November for the 5 most popular destinations in Papua New Guinea?
Port Moresby
In November Port Moresby generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Madang
In November Madang generally has 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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Kokopo
In November 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 unpleasant that month.
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Lae
In November Lae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mount Hagen
In November Mount Hagen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is November the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
In our opinion, November is a good time to visit Papua New Guinea with overall tolerable weather in Port Moresby. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
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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