Temperatures in December
It's hot in December in Papua New Guinea with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Papua New Guinea in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Papua New Guinea with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 32°C, with nights close to 23°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Papua New Guinea will be around 32°C, with nights close to 23°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 223 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 49% per day this month. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Papua New Guinea. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Papua New Guinea in December |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
223 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
15 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Papua New Guinea?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Papua New Guinea. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Papua New Guinea in December
With 39°C, Papua New Guinea hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 11°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Papua New Guinea
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Papua New Guinea, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in December in Papua New Guinea
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Daily Precipitation in December in Papua New Guinea
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Papua New Guinea, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 15 days of rain in Papua New Guinea.
Daily UV Index in December in Papua New Guinea
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Papua New Guinea, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Papua New Guinea Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Papua New Guinea, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Papua New Guinea Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Papua New Guinea, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in December for Papua New Guinea
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Papua New Guinea. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in December in Papua New Guinea
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Average Weather in Papua New Guinea by Month
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