Highlands Region weather in December
Planning a getaway to Highlands Region this December 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 Highlands Region in December?
Highlands Region is a region in Papua New Guinea. December in Highlands Region generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C in Mount Hagen to 30°C in Misima Island. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Misima Island and 13°C in Mount Hagen.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Misima Island with an average of 187 mm to heavy rainfall in Mount Hagen with 484 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Highlands Region in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Highlands Region climate page.
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Popular destinations in Highlands Region
What is the weather like in December for the 2 most popular destinations in Highlands Region?
Average weather in Mount Hagen
In December Mount Hagen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Misima Island
In December Misima Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Highlands Region?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Highlands Region 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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