Papua New Guinea Weather
🇵🇬 1 city covered · Oceania
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Best time to visit
June to September
Weather in Papua New Guinea at a glance
Our Papua New Guinea coverage centers on Port Moresby, which has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Expect average highs around 88°F (31°C) in December and 84°F (29°C) in August, with about 195 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Port Moresby - annual average 80°
- Best time to visit: June to September
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
Port Moresby averages 10.0 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 1693 mm (66.7 inches) of precipitation annually. The most comfortable window is generally June to September. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Port Moresby climate page.
Live weather across Papua New Guinea today
Papua New Guinea cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Moresby | 80° | Dec · 88° | Aug · 74° | 195 | 10.0 | 0 |
Papua New Guinea weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87° | 76° | 21 | 9.2 h/day |
| February | 87° | 76° | 20 | 9.4 h/day |
| March | 86° | 75° | 24 | 8.9 h/day |
| April | 85° | 75° | 22 | 9.2 h/day |
| May | 85° | 76° | 14 | 9.9 h/day |
| June | 84° | 75° | 11 | 10.1 h/day |
| July | 84° | 74° | 10 | 10.2 h/day |
| August | 84° | 74° | 10 | 10.3 h/day |
| September | 85° | 74° | 12 | 10.4 h/day |
| October | 86° | 75° | 16 | 10.8 h/day |
| November | 87° | 76° | 15 | 11.1 h/day |
| December | 88° | 76° | 20 | 10.1 h/day |
Papua New Guinea weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
Averaged across the covered cities, June to September offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Papua New Guinea?
Snow is essentially absent in the Papua New Guinea cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Papua New Guinea like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.