Papua New GuineaThe climate of Port Moresby
The current climate in Port Moresby features temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a low of 27°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 18°C and in the warmer months around 24°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Port Moresby in recent years was 39°C in December 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 16°C in April 2015.
Rainfall amount
On average, Port Moresby receives 2707 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Port Moresby runs from November to April.
Best time to visit Port Moresby?
The best time to visit Port Moresby for mild to warm weather is June up to August and November. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Port Moresby.
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Climate Table of Port Moresby
The climate table of Port Moresby shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 31 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 22 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 407 | 234 | 351 | 397 | 204 | 85 | 69 | 126 | 182 | 308 | 121 | 223 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Port Moresby
Yearly Temperature in Port Moresby
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Port Moresby, 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.
Average Precipitation per Month in Port Moresby
Total Yearly Precipitation in Port Moresby
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Port Moresby
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Average weather in Port Moresby by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Port Moresby. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.