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Mount Hagen weather in August (Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea)

Curious about the August weather in Mount Hagen? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Mount Hagen generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 22°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Mount Hagen in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 253 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 22 days of the month will see rainfall.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a great time to visit. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mount Hagen climate page with graphs.

 

Mount Hagen, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 72%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 253 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  

Where to go in Papua New Guinea in August

Find out more about the weather in Papua New Guinea in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Mount Hagen in August?

For visitors traveling to Mount Hagen, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Camping
6/10

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