Highlands Region Weather in August

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

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Mount Hagen Goroka Misima Island

Considering a trip to Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea this August 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 August

Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea is a region in Papua New Guinea. August in Highlands Region generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Mount Hagen at 22°C (72°F) to warm in Misima Island at 28°C (82°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Misima Island and 13°C (55°F) in Mount Hagen.

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

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Misima Island with an average of 160 mm (6.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Mount Hagen with 253 mm (10 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)

January23°C (73°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April23°C (73°F) May23°C (73°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September22°C (72°F) October22°C (72°F) November23°C (73°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Highlands Region in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Highlands Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea?

Temperature range in Highlands Region (August)

Precipitation variation in Highlands Region (August)

Mount Hagen

In August Mount Hagen generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
226 mm (8.9 in)
253 mm (10 in)
299 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Mount Hagen →

Goroka

In August Goroka 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 pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
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Misima Island

In August Misima Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
160 mm (6.3 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Misima Island →

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In our records: Papua New Guinea August extremes

Notable August 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.

  • Based on our data, the coldest August night in Papua New Guinea dropped to 8°C (46°F) in Mount Hagen on August 11, 2015.

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mount Hagen 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 253 mm (10 in)
Goroka 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Misima Island 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)

Highlands Region weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

In August, Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Mount Hagen sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

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

In Mount Hagen, the average daytime high in August is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

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

Yes. August brings heavy rainfall to Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea, with Mount Hagen averaging around 253 mm (10 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

In our view, August is one of the best times to travel to Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea, however the weather can often be unpleasant in Mount Hagen.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Mount Hagen.

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