What’s the climate like in Port Moresby?
The current climate of Port Moresby features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 32°C during the day to lows of 27°C. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Port Moresby in recent years was 39°C in December 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in April 2015.
On average, Port Moresby receives 2707 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Port Moresby runs from November to April.
Best time to visit Port Moresby?
The best time to visit Port Moresby for pleasant to warm weather is June through August and November. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Port Moresby.
Climate Table of Port Moresby
The climate table of Port Moresby shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 22 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 407 | 234 | 351 | 397 | 204 | 85 | 69 | 126 | 182 | 308 | 121 | 223 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 32°C in February and December
- Lowest temperature: 27°C in April
- Precipitation: 2707 mm per year, averaging 226 mm per month
- Driest months: 69 mm in July, 85 mm in June and 121 mm in November
- Wettest months: 407 mm in January, 397 mm in April and 351 mm in March
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Average Temperature per Month in Port Moresby
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Port Moresby
This graph shows how much precipitation Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Port Moresby
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Port Moresby
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Port Moresby
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Port Moresby by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Port Moresby. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
