Papua New GuineaThe weather in December in Port Moresby
It's hot in December in Port Moresby 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.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Port Moresby. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Port Moresby, 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, Port Moresby 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 Port Moresby
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Port Moresby. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Port Moresby | 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 Port Moresby 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 Port Moresby 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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Port Moresby, 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 Port Moresby
Temperature in December in Port Moresby over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December 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.
Daily Precipitation in December in Port Moresby
Total precipitation in December in Port Moresby over the years
Daily UV index in December in Port Moresby
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Port Moresby, 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.
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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.