Highlands Region Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea in April.

Considering a trip to Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Highlands Region in April

Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea is a region in Papua New Guinea. April in Highlands Region generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Mount Hagen to 29°C (84°F) in Misima Island. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Misima Island and 14°C (57°F) in Mount Hagen.

To explore the conditions in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Misima Island with an average of 300 mm (12 in) to heavy rainfall in Mount Hagen with 456 mm (18 in).

Explore Highlands Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Highlands Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Mount Hagen)

Best Places to Visit in Highlands Region in April

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Highlands Region

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea?

Temperature range in Highlands Region (April)

Precipitation variation in Highlands Region (April)

Mount Hagen

In April Mount Hagen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
541 mm (21 in)
456 mm (18 in)
293 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
24 days
25 days
Weather conditions

Goroka

In April Goroka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
429 mm (17 in)
311 mm (12 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions

Misima Island

In April Misima Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
306 mm (12 in)
300 mm (12 in)
270 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions

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In our records: Papua New Guinea April extremes

Notable April records observed across cities in Papua New Guinea in our climate database (1988 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest April day in Papua New Guinea brought 334 mm (13 in) in Lae on April 29, 2016.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Highlands Region in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mount Hagen 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 456 mm (18 in)
Goroka 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 311 mm (12 in)
Misima Island 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 300 mm (12 in)

Highlands Region weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea in April?

In April, Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea generally has poor weather conditions. Mount Hagen sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea in April?

Daytime temperatures in Mount Hagen peak at roughly 23°C (73°F) in April, dropping to about 14°C (57°F) overnight.

Does Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea get a lot of rain in April?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Mount Hagen records an average of 456 mm (18 in) in April, putting it among the wetter months for Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea with often poor weather in Mount Hagen.

On average, the best time to visit Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea is in June, July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Mount Hagen.

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