Papua New Guinea · WinterMonth summary
Papua New Guinea weather in December
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
46°F – 59°F
🌧 Rainy days
94% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (5.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Papua New Guinea in December?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: December is an average time for Papua New Guinea. July (5.8/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Papua New Guinea in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
In December, Papua New Guinea sees 15°F during the day with 7.2h of sunshine per day. With 94% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 46°F | 59°F | 92% | 0.5in | 7.0h | 5.3/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 46°F | 59°F | 95% | 0.5in | 6.9h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 46°F | 59°F | 96% | 0.6in | 7.0h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 46°F | 57°F | 94% | 0.6in | 6.7h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 46°F | 57°F | 89% | 0.5in | 8.1h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 46°F | 57°F | 89% | 0.4in | 8.2h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 45°F | 57°F | 85% | 0.4in | 7.8h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 45°F | 57°F | 88% | 0.4in | 8.0h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 45°F | 57°F | 87% | 0.5in | 7.9h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 45°F | 57°F | 92% | 0.5in | 8.0h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 46°F | 59°F | 91% | 0.4in | 7.8h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 46°F | 59°F | 94% | 0.6in | 7.2h | 5.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Papua New Guinea averages 59°F, 94% rainy days and 7.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.1/10.
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Comparison
December vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 5.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -9%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Papua New Guinea in December
Is December a good time to visit Papua New Guinea?
December is not recommended for Papua New Guinea (score 5.1/10). With 94% rainy days and 7.2h of sunshine, consider July (5.8/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Papua New Guinea in December?
Yes, 94% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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