Highlands Region Weather in February

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

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Mount Hagen Goroka Misima Island

Are you planning a trip a to Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Highlands Region in February

Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea is a region in Papua New Guinea. February 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 14°C (57°F) in Mount Hagen.

For specific regional insights in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Misima Island with an average of 299 mm (12 in) to heavy rainfall in Mount Hagen with 598 mm (24 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Mount Hagen.

Explore Highlands Region by month

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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 February

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

Temperature range in Highlands Region (February)

Precipitation variation in Highlands Region (February)

Mount Hagen

In February 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.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
560 mm (22 in)
598 mm (24 in)
541 mm (21 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
24 days
25 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mount Hagen →

Goroka

In February 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.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
451 mm (18 in)
473 mm (19 in)
429 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Goroka →

Misima Island

In February 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 poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
262 mm (10 in)
299 mm (12 in)
306 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Misima Island →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mount Hagen 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 598 mm (24 in)
Goroka 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 473 mm (19 in)
Misima Island 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 299 mm (12 in)

Highlands Region weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea in February. The popular destination of Mount Hagen averages 23°C (73°F) by day and 14°C (57°F) at night during this month.

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

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

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Mount Hagen records an average of 598 mm (24 in) in February, putting it among the wetter months for Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea.

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

In our view, February 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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