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When to visit Papua New Guinea?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
7°C–14°C in July
🌧 Least rain
85% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
April (94%)
📅 Best score
5.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Highlands & tribesMay–Oct — Baliem Valley, preserved tribal cultures.
Goroka ShowSep — gathering of 100+ tribes, costumes, ritual dances.
Kimbe Bay divingOct–Apr — pristine reefs, WWII wrecks, exceptional biodiversity.
BudgetMay–Oct — dry season, limited access, tours $100–150/day.
Monthly climate data
Papua New Guinea weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 8°C | 15°C | 92% | 12.8 | 7.0h | 5.3/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 8°C | 15°C | 95% | 13.4 | 6.9h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 8°C | 15°C | 96% | 14.9 | 7.0h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 8°C | 14°C | 94% | 14.4 | 6.7h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 8°C | 14°C | 89% | 11.5 | 8.1h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 8°C | 14°C | 89% | 9.4 | 8.2h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 7°C | 14°C | 85% | 10.0 | 7.8h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 7°C | 14°C | 88% | 9.2 | 8.0h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 7°C | 14°C | 87% | 13.0 | 7.9h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 7°C | 14°C | 92% | 12.8 | 8.0h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 8°C | 15°C | 91% | 11.3 | 7.8h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 8°C | 15°C | 94% | 14.7 | 7.2h | 5.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 14°C, 93% rainy days, 7.3h sunshine/day. Score: 5.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 14°C, 87% rainy days, 8.0h sunshine/day. Score: 5.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 14°C, 90% rainy days, 7.9h sunshine/day. Score: 5.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 15°C, 94% rainy days, 7.0h sunshine/day. Score: 5.2/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 85% rainy days and 14°C. The months of July & November offer comparable conditions.
April is the wettest month with 94% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 14°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.2/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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