Weather in September in Papua New Guinea
Planning a getaway to Papua New Guinea this September and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Papua New Guinea in September?
September 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 in Mount Hagen to 30°C in Port Moresby. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Port Moresby and 12°C 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.
Precipitation
In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Port Moresby with an average of 66 mm to heavy rainfall in Erave with 516 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Port Moresby enjoys approximately 215 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at September's conditions in Papua New Guinea, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Papua New Guinea's yearly weather, check out our Papua New Guinea climate page.
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What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Papua New Guinea?
Port Moresby
In September Port Moresby generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Madang
In September Madang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°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 September Kokopo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Lae
In September Lae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°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 September Mount Hagen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is September the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Port Moresby, September might be a good time to visit Papua New Guinea. 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 weather in January, February, March and April tend to be poor.
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