Papua Region weather in December
Planning a journey to Papua Region this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Papua Region in December?
Papua Region is a region in Papua New Guinea. December in Papua Region generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Port Moresby. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Port Moresby with an average of 195 mm to heavy rainfall in Tufi with 283 mm. The city Port Moresby usually sees around 218 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at December'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.
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What is the weather like in December for the 2 most popular destinations in Papua Region?
Port Moresby
In December Port Moresby generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Tufi
In December Tufi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Papua Region?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Papua Region with often unpleasant weather in Port Moresby.
On average, the best time to visit Papua Region is in July and August with generally 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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