When is the best time to go to Port Moresby
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Port Moresby
Port Moresby weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Port Moresby are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 231mm | 6.3hrs | 13.4hrs |
The climate in Port Moresby during January can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Moresby for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the summer in Port Moresby and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Port Moresby with around 231mm 9.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Moresby weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 225mm | 5.8hrs | 13.1hrs |
February in Port Moresby is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Moresby for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the summer in Port Moresby and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Port Moresby with around 225mm 8.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Moresby weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 248mm | 5.9hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in March in Port Moresby is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Moresby for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the fall / autumn in Port Moresby and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Port Moresby with around 248mm 9.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Moresby weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 149mm | 6.2hrs | 12.6hrs |
Port Moresby's weather in April is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Moresby for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the fall / autumn in Port Moresby and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Port Moresby with around 149mm 5.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Moresby weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 107mm | 6.3hrs | 12.4hrs |
May is a damp, humid month in Port Moresby and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Moresby.
May is in the fall / autumn in Port Moresby and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Port Moresby with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 68mm | 6.5hrs | 13.4hrs |
Port Moresby's weather in June is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Port Moresby, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the winter in Port Moresby and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Port Moresby with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Moresby weather in June »
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 40mm | 6.1hrs | 13.1hrs |
July in Port Moresby is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port Moresby, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
July is in the winter in Port Moresby and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Port Moresby with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Moresby weather in July »
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 49mm | 7hrs | 12.9hrs |
The weather in August in Port Moresby is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Port Moresby, with some very good weather at this time of year.
August is in the winter in Port Moresby and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Port Moresby with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Moresby weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 82mm | 7.1hrs | 12.6hrs |
Port Moresby's weather in September is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Port Moresby, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
September is in the spring in Port Moresby and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Port Moresby with around 82mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Moresby weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 87mm | 7.6hrs | 12.4hrs |
October is a a little damp, humid month in Port Moresby and the temperature is generally hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Moresby.
October is in the spring in Port Moresby and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Port Moresby with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Moresby weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 98mm | 7.3hrs | 13.4hrs |
Port Moresby's weather in November is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Port Moresby.
November is in the spring in Port Moresby and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Port Moresby with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Port Moresby weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 168mm | 6.5hrs | 13.1hrs |
December in Port Moresby is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Port Moresby for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the summer in Port Moresby and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Port Moresby with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Port Moresby weather stats
| Hottest month: | December | 31.3°C 88.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 40mm 1.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | October | 7.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 28.6°C 83.5°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 248mm 9.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | January | 29.3°C 84.7°F |
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