Weather by month for central Papua New Guinea, the best months to go and how Papua New Guinea's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
Apr, May
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 22°C to 23°C · 28–29 rain days
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 22°C to 23°C · 23–31 rain days
Weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C / 18°C | 31 days (732 mm) | 7.0 h/day | 6.8/10 |
| February | 22°C / 18°C | 28 days (827 mm) | 6.5 h/day | 6.6/10 |
| March | 22°C / 18°C | 31 days (682 mm) | 7.4 h/day | 6.9/10 |
| Best month: April | 22°C / 18°C | 29 days (625 mm) | 7.8 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| Best month: May | 23°C / 18°C | 28 days (419 mm) | 9.0 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| June | 22°C / 18°C | 24 days (292 mm) | 9.5 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| July | 22°C / 18°C | 23 days (235 mm) | 9.3 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| August | 23°C / 18°C | 26 days (251 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| September | 23°C / 18°C | 25 days (309 mm) | 9.9 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| October | 23°C / 18°C | 29 days (474 mm) | 9.6 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| November | 23°C / 18°C | 29 days (533 mm) | 8.8 h/day | 7.0/10 |
| December | 23°C / 18°C | 30 days (740 mm) | 7.7 h/day | 6.9/10 |
Figures for central Papua New Guinea; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
23°C / 18°C · 31 rain days · 7.0 h sun
Expect highs around 22.5°C and heavy rain, with about 30.5 rain days and 732mm falling. This is wet-season weather, so pack for frequent downpours and lower sun hours (7 a day). The month scores 6.8, a good rating, and New Year's Day falls on the 1st.
22°C / 18°C · 28 rain days · 6.5 h sun
February is the wettest month, with 827mm of rain over roughly 27.8 days and highs near 22.3°C. Sunshine is limited to about 6.5 hours a day. It still rates as good overall, with a score of 6.6, so this is more about steady rain than storms.
22°C / 18°C · 31 rain days · 7.4 h sun
Rain days climb to 30.8, among the highest of the year, with 682mm total and highs of 22.4°C. Sun hours improve slightly to 7.4. The month scores 6.9, a good verdict despite the frequent wet days.
22°C / 18°C · 29 rain days · 7.8 h sun
Rainfall drops to 625mm over 28.5 days as the wet season starts easing, with highs steady at 22.4°C and sun hours rising to 7.8. The score reaches 7, a good month. Easter falls this month, with Good Friday on April 3 and Easter Monday on April 6.
23°C / 18°C · 28 rain days · 9.0 h sun
May marks a real shift toward drier weather: rain falls on 28 days but totals only 419mm, and sun hours jump to 9. Highs stay around 22.6°C. The score holds at 7, a good time to visit as conditions turn more comfortable.
22°C / 18°C · 24 rain days · 9.5 h sun
June brings the driest stretch of the year starting to take hold, with just 292mm of rain over 24 days and 9.5 hours of sun daily. Highs sit at 22.4°C. It scores a strong 7, and Queen's Birthday is marked on June 8.
22°C / 18°C · 23 rain days · 9.3 h sun
July is the driest month, with only 235mm of rain spread over 22.8 days, the fewest rain days of the year. Sun hours stay high at 9.3 and highs reach 22.4°C. The score is 7, and Remembrance Day falls on July 23.
23°C / 18°C · 26 rain days · 9.9 h sun
Rain stays low at 251mm across 25.7 days, with sun hours peaking near 9.9 and highs of 22.5°C. This dry-season weather earns a score of 7. Repentance Day is observed on August 26.
23°C / 18°C · 25 rain days · 9.9 h sun
September keeps the dry-season feel, with 309mm of rain over 25.3 days, 9.9 hours of sun, and highs of 22.7°C. It scores 7, a good month, and coincides with Independence Day on September 16.
23°C / 18°C · 29 rain days · 9.6 h sun
Rain starts picking up again, with 474mm over 28.5 days as the dry season winds down, though highs stay at 22.7°C and sun hours remain decent at 9.6. The month still scores 7, a good verdict.
23°C / 18°C · 29 rain days · 8.8 h sun
November sees rain days rise to 28.9 and rainfall reach 533mm, signalling the wet season's return, with highs of 22.7°C and sun hours dropping to 8.8. Despite the wetter trend, it scores 7.
23°C / 18°C · 30 rain days · 7.7 h sun
December closes the year wet, with 740mm of rain over 30 days and sun hours falling to 7.7, while highs stay at 22.7°C. The score is 6.9, still good despite the heavy rain. Christmas Day and Boxing Day fall on December 25 and 26.
By trip type
City sightseeing
April and May suit city trips best. Days stay mild, with highs of 22.4–22.6°C and lows of 18.2–18.4°C. Rain drops from 625 mm in April to 419 mm in May, but you should still expect about 28 rain days a month.
Hiking & nature
April and May are the best months for hiking. Sunshine rises from 7.8 hours a day in April to 9 in May. Trails will still be wet: May gets 419 mm of rain over 28 rain days, so be ready for mud.
Events calendar
Public holidays: New Year's Day (1 Jan)
Public holidays: Good Friday (3 Apr), Holy Saturday (4 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr)
Public holidays: Queen's Birthday (8 Jun)
Public holidays: Remembrance Day (23 Jul)
Public holidays: Repentance Day (26 Aug)
Public holidays: Independence Day (16 Sep)
Public holidays: Christmas Day (25 Dec), Boxing Day (26 Dec)
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FAQ
Yes, July is one of the best months to go. It is the driest month, with 235 mm of rain. It also has the fewest rain days, at 22.8. You get about 9.3 hours of sun a day, and July scores 7 out of 10. Expect some rain on most days, but far less than in the wet season.
January is rated good, with a score of 6.8, but it is one of the wettest months. It averages 732 mm of rain and 30.5 rain days, so rain falls almost every day. Sun drops to about 7 hours a day. February is wetter still, with 827 mm, and it has the lowest score of the year at 6.6. If you want drier days, go between June and September.
April and May are listed as the best months, and both score 7 out of 10. For the least rain, though, June to September is drier. July has 235 mm and August has 251 mm, compared with 625 mm in April and 419 mm in May. August and September also get the most sun, at 9.9 hours a day.
No, the temperature barely changes. Average highs stay between 22.3°C and 22.7°C all year. Lows stay between 17.9°C and 18.4°C. This is based on 2015–2024 data. Heat will not decide your dates. Plan your trip around rain instead, which ranges from 235 mm in July to 827 mm in February.
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