Papua New GuineaThe weather in March in Port Moresby
It's hot in March in Port Moresby with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.
Looking for sun? March 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 March 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 36°C in 2023, Port Moresby reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In March, there is an average of 351 mm of precipitation, spread over 29 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in March for Port Moresby
Click on any day in March 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.
March weather comparison
| Port Moresby | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 30°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 31°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | 21°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 351 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 29 days | 10 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Port Moresby with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 22°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps drop to around 30°C, with nights around 22°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Port Moresby is around 31°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 March 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 March in Port Moresby
Temperature in March in Port Moresby over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March 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 March in Port Moresby
Total precipitation in March in Port Moresby over the years
Daily UV index in March in Port Moresby
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March 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.