Papua Region Weather in April

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

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Port Moresby Alotau Tufi

Planning a trip to Papua Region, Papua New Guinea this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Papua Region in April

Papua Region, Papua New Guinea is a region in Papua New Guinea. April in Papua Region generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Port Moresby. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

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

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Port Moresby with an average of 207 mm (8.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Alotau with 300 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Port Moresby enjoys about 202 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Papua Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Papua Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Port Moresby)

January31°C (88°F) February31°C (88°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November31°C (88°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Papua Region in April

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

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Papua Region, Papua New Guinea?

Temperature range in Papua Region (April)

Precipitation variation in Papua Region (April)

Port Moresby

In April Port Moresby generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
186 hours
202 hours
212 hours
Monthly rainfall
294 mm (12 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Port Moresby →

Alotau

In April Alotau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
318 mm (13 in)
300 mm (12 in)
263 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Alotau →

Tufi

In April Tufi 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 poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
378 mm (15 in)
297 mm (12 in)
222 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Tufi →

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In our records: Papua New Guinea April extremes

Notable April 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.

  • From our sources, the wettest April day in Papua New Guinea brought 334 mm (13 in) in Lae on April 29, 2016.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Papua Region in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Port Moresby 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 207 mm (8.1 in)
Alotau 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 300 mm (12 in)
Tufi 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 297 mm (12 in)

Papua Region weather in April: frequently asked questions

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

Papua Region, Papua New Guinea typically experiences poor weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Port Moresby average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Port Moresby peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in April, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Port Moresby records an average of 207 mm (8.1 in) in April, putting it among the wetter months for Papua Region, Papua New Guinea.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Port Moresby, April may not be the ideal time to visit Papua Region, Papua New Guinea.

On average, the best time to visit Papua Region, Papua New Guinea is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Port Moresby. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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