The month in detail
What to expect in December
December falls in the wet season in Papua New Guinea. Showers are often brief but intense. With 67% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
December ranks 6 out of 12 months in Papua New Guinea. Compared to November: 7 pts more rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
dry air
10°
Daylight
12.4h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 11
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Papua New Guinea is September (4.7/10), 0.3 pt higher than December.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Papua New Guinea
🗣️LanguageEnglish
💶CurrencyKina papouan (K)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 15°C
❄️Coolest monthApril · 14°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMarch · 72%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location
Where is Papua New Guinea ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
Papua New GuineaEquatorial tropical climate with a 4.7 → 4.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
6.31°S · 147.18°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
January is the best month with 15.0°C highs, 8.0°C lows, 3.6h of sunshine and 62.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Papua New Guinea get in January?
Papua New Guinea averages 3.6 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 4.6/10.
What is the rainiest month in Papua New Guinea?
July is the most unfavourable month with July has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Papua New Guinea in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 8.0°C, while afternoon highs average 15.0°C.
Is Papua New Guinea good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Papua New Guinea scores 4.5/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 4.6/10.
When should you avoid Papua New Guinea?
July is the most difficult month to visit Papua New Guinea, with July has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Papua New Guinea in December?
The average UV index reaches 7 in December in Papua New Guinea (high), with about 12.4h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.