The weather in December in Papua New Guinea
It's hot in December in Papua New Guinea with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 23°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Papua New Guinea. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 39°C in 2017, Papua New Guinea reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Rainfall amount
In December, there is an average of 223 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in December for Papua New Guinea
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Papua New Guinea. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Papua New Guinea | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 32°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 22°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 223 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 23 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Papua New Guinea with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 23°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 23°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Papua New Guinea is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Check out the climate of Papua New Guinea for all months and discover the best travel time
The climate in Papua New Guinea is based on weather data from Port Moresby. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Papua New Guinea to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Papua New Guinea. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Papua New Guinea
Temperature in December in Papua New Guinea over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Papua New Guinea. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in Papua New Guinea
Total precipitation in December in Papua New Guinea over the years
Daily UV index in December in Papua New Guinea
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Papua New Guinea, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in December in Papua New Guinea
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Sometimes a short, heavy rain fell, but the sun was never far away.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Papua New Guinea by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Papua New Guinea. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.