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 with rain on about 30 of 31 days and 732mm falling in total. Sunshine is limited to roughly 7 hours a day, so this is a wet start to the year. The score sits at 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 on record, with 827mm of rain spread over about 28 days and only 6.5 hours of sun daily. Highs stay near 22.3°C. The score is 6.6, still good, but pack for heavy, frequent showers.
22°C / 18°C · 31 rain days · 7.4 h sun
Rain days climb to nearly 31, among the highest of the year, though total rainfall drops to 682mm. Highs hold at 22.4°C and sun hours rise slightly to 7.4. The month scores 6.9, a good rating despite the frequent rain.
22°C / 18°C · 29 rain days · 7.8 h sun
Conditions start to ease: rain days fall to 28.5 and rainfall to 625mm, while sun hours reach 7.8. Highs stay close to 22.4°C. The score is 7, and Easter weekend runs from Good Friday on the 3rd through Easter Monday on the 6th.
23°C / 18°C · 28 rain days · 9.0 h sun
Rainfall drops sharply to 419mm, though rain still falls on about 28 days. Sun hours jump to 9, one of the brighter stretches of the year, with highs around 22.6°C. The month scores 7, a good rating.
22°C / 18°C · 24 rain days · 9.5 h sun
June brings drier weather, with only 292mm of rain over 24 days and 9.5 hours of sun daily. Highs sit at 22.4°C. The score is 7, and the Queen's Birthday holiday falls on the 8th.
22°C / 18°C · 23 rain days · 9.3 h sun
July is the driest month, with just 235mm of rain and fewer than 23 rain days. Sun hours reach 9.3 and highs stay near 22.4°C. The score is 7, a good rating, with Remembrance Day marked on the 23rd.
23°C / 18°C · 26 rain days · 9.9 h sun
Dry conditions continue with 251mm of rain over about 26 days and the year's highest sun hours at 9.9. Highs sit at 22.5°C. The score is 7, and Repentance Day falls on the 26th.
23°C / 18°C · 25 rain days · 9.9 h sun
September stays dry and bright, with 309mm of rain, 25.3 rain days and 9.9 hours of sun. Highs reach 22.7°C, among the warmest of the year. The score is 7, and Independence Day is celebrated on the 16th.
23°C / 18°C · 29 rain days · 9.6 h sun
Rain starts to pick up again, with 474mm falling over 28.5 days, though sun hours remain healthy at 9.6. Highs stay at 22.7°C. The score is 7, a good rating as the wetter season begins to return.
23°C / 18°C · 29 rain days · 8.8 h sun
Rainfall rises further to 533mm with rain on about 29 days, while sun hours drop to 8.8. Highs hold at 22.7°C. The score is 7, still good despite the increasing wet weather.
23°C / 18°C · 30 rain days · 7.7 h sun
December turns wet again, with 740mm of rain over 30 days and sun hours falling to 7.7. Highs reach 22.7°C. The score is 6.9, a good rating, and the month closes with Christmas Day on the 25th and Boxing Day on the 26th.
By trip type
City sightseeing
April and May work well for city visits. Rain is easing from the wet season, with 625mm in April and 419mm in May, while sun hours rise to 7.8 and 9, making it easier to get around and sightsee comfortably.
Hiking & nature
April and May suit hiking best. Rain days drop to 28.5 and 28, daily highs stay a steady 22.4–22.6°C, and sun hours climb to 7.8 and 9, giving drier trails and better visibility than the wetter months earlier in the year.
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 a good month. It's one of the driest, with 235mm of rain over 22.8 days and 9.3 hours of sun a day. Highs sit around 22.4°C and lows near 18°C, so days stay mild and comfortable for travel and trekking.
January is still rated good, but it's the wettest month, with 732mm of rain spread over 30.5 days. Sun hours drop to 7 a day. Temperatures stay steady at a 22.5°C high and 18.4°C low, so the main difference from other months is the amount of rain, not the heat.
April and May are the best months to visit. Rainfall drops sharply, from 625mm in April to 419mm in May, while sun hours climb to 7.8 and 9 a day. Temperatures barely change year-round, staying near 22.5°C, so the main gain is drier, sunnier days.
December is good but wetter, with 740mm of rain over 30 days and only 7.7 hours of sun daily. Highs reach 22.7°C and lows stay near 18.4°C, matching the rest of the year, so pack for rain rather than cooler weather.
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