Highlands Region Weather in March

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

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Mount Hagen Goroka Misima Island

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

Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea is a region in Papua New Guinea. March 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 March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Misima Island with an average of 306 mm (12 in) to heavy rainfall in Mount Hagen with 541 mm (21 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 March

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 March for some of the most popular destinations in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea?

Temperature range in Highlands Region (March)

Precipitation variation in Highlands Region (March)

Mount Hagen

In March 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 less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
598 mm (24 in)
541 mm (21 in)
456 mm (18 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
25 days
24 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Mount Hagen →

Goroka

In March 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 less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
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
473 mm (19 in)
429 mm (17 in)
311 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Goroka →

Misima Island

In March 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 less favorable that month.

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

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mount Hagen 23°C (73°F) 14°C (57°F) 541 mm (21 in)
Goroka 24°C (75°F) 15°C (59°F) 429 mm (17 in)
Misima Island 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 306 mm (12 in)

Highlands Region weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea generally has less favorable 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 March?

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

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

Yes. March brings heavy rainfall to Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea, with Mount Hagen averaging around 541 mm (21 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

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

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

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