What’s the climate like in Papua New Guinea?
The current climate of Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea in recent years was 39°C in December 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in April 2015.
On average, Papua New Guinea receives 2707 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Papua New Guinea runs from November to April.
The climate of Papua New Guinea is based on weather data from Port Moresby. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Papua New Guinea for a full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
The best time to visit Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea.
Climate Table of Papua New Guinea
The climate table of Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in 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 Papua New Guinea
This graph shows how much precipitation 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 Papua New Guinea
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Papua New Guinea. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Papua New Guinea
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in 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 Papua New Guinea
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in 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.
Weather experiences in Papua New Guinea
The weather in Papua New Guinea is rated an average of 3,5 out of 5 stars by 6 visitors. Have you been to Papua New Guinea? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.
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The expected heat was there, but the rain showers were unpredictable and sometimes too heavy. Overall, nature was breathtaking despite the sticky weather.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Both sun and rain, so be sure to bring a poncho. It is hot but also humid, so be prepared to sweat. Unfortunately, there were mosquitoes everywhere.— This text is automatically translated to English
There are some tropical showers that make for an exotic experience. Beautiful nature.— This text is automatically translated to English
Sunny days were rare, but heavy rain did not spoil the fun. Most of the time the temperature was around 29 degrees.— This text is automatically translated to English
Warm temperatures were followed by heavy but brief showers during the day. This combination of sun and rain created a particularly green and vibrant environment.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Papua New Guinea by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Papua New Guinea. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
