Highlands Region Weather in December

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

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Mount Hagen Goroka Misima Island

Planning a journey to Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Highlands Region in December

Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea is a region in Papua New Guinea. December 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 30°C (86°F) in Misima Island. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C (81°F) in Misima Island and 13°C (55°F) in Mount Hagen.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Misima Island with an average of 187 mm (7.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Mount Hagen with 484 mm (19 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 December

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

Temperature range in Highlands Region (December)

Precipitation variation in Highlands Region (December)

Mount Hagen

In December Mount Hagen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
370 mm (15 in)
484 mm (19 in)
560 mm (22 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
22 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mount Hagen →

Goroka

In December 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
272 mm (11 in)
377 mm (15 in)
451 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
20 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Misima Island

In December Misima Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
206 mm (8.1 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
262 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
21 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mount Hagen 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 484 mm (19 in)
Goroka 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 377 mm (15 in)
Misima Island 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 187 mm (7.4 in)

Highlands Region weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

December in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea brings poor weather. In Mount Hagen, daytime temperatures are typically around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows hover near 13°C (55°F).

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

Average temperatures in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea during December range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Mount Hagen.

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

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea, with Mount Hagen averaging around 484 mm (19 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea due to the typically poor weather 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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