Mount Hagen Weather in August

What's the weather like in Mount Hagen (Western Highlands) in August 2024?

The climate in Mount Hagen during August can be summarized as warm and wet.

August is in the winter in Mount Hagen and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

Mount Hagen weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.9°C 82.2°F
Nightly temperature 11.3°C 52.3°F
Average temperature 19.6°C 67.3°F
Daily sunshine 4.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 163 mm 6.4 ins
Rainy days 22 days
Sea temperature 27.7°C 81.8°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 13.7kph 9 mph

On average August is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mount Hagen with around 163mm 6.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Mount Hagen

Mount Hagen average temperature in August

August rainfall

Mount Hagen average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Mount Hagen average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Mount Hagen in August 2024.

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Mount Hagen weather stats

Mount Hagen weather statistics
Hottest month: January 29°C 84.2°F
Driest month: June 122mm 4.8ins
Sunniest month: November 5.1hrs
Coldest month: July 27.3°C 81.1°F
Wettest month: March 309mm 12.2ins
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