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Weather in August in Papua Region

Planning a getaway to Papua Region this August 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 Papua Region in August?

Papua Region is a region in Papua New Guinea. August in Papua Region generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 23°C 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.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Port Moresby with an average of 49 mm to high rainfall in Tufi with 115 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Port Moresby enjoys approximately 225 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For a closer look at August's conditions in Papua Region, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Papua Region's yearly weather, check out our Papua Region climate page.

Where to go in Papua Region in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Papua Region on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the 2 most popular destinations in Papua Region?

Port Moresby

In August Port Moresby generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Port Moresby
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   July July
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29°C 
23°C 
205 hours 
42 mm 
7 days 
29°C 
23°C 
225 hours 
49 mm 
6 days 
30°C 
23°C 
215 hours 
66 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Port Moresby

Tufi

In August Tufi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Tufi
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
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<<   July July
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27°C 
25°C 
121 mm 
14 days 
27°C 
24°C 
115 mm 
12 days 
28°C 
24°C 
141 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Tufi

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Is August the best time to visit Papua Region?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to Papua Region. Typically, the climate in Port Moresby is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Port Moresby. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and April tend to be poor.

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