Papua New Guinea weather in September
Are you planning a trip to Papua New Guinea in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Papua New Guinea in September?
Weather in Papua New Guinea varies in September, with warm temperatures and precipitation ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Mount Hagen to 30°C (85°F) in Port Moresby. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (74°F) in Port Moresby and 12°C (54°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 September varies from moderate rainfall in Port Moresby with an average of 66mm (2.6 inches) to heavy rainfall in Erave with 516mm (20 inches). It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 215 hours of sunshine in Port Moresby during the entire month.
For more details on the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our Papua New Guinea climate page. To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Papua New Guinea in September, check out the map below.
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Average weather in Port Moresby
In September Port Moresby generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (74°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Madang
In September Madang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (76°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Kokopo
In September Kokopo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Lae
In September Lae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (80°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 Mount Hagen
In September Mount Hagen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is September the best time to go to Papua New Guinea?
In our opinion September is a good time to visit Papua New Guinea with commonly pleasant weather in Port Moresby. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
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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