Geography of Papua New Guinea
Geography of Papua New Guinea: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Papua New Guinea
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Coordinates: 9°26′37.7″S 147°10′49.1″E (-9.4438, 147.1803)
Quick facts about Papua New Guinea
| Type | Country |
|---|---|
| Continent | Oceania |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Coordinates | 9°26′37.7″S 147°10′49.1″E (-9.4438, 147.1803) |
| Capital | Port Moresby |
| Population | 10.300.000 |
| Area | 178.703 sq mi |
| ISO code | PG |
| ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 | PNG |
| Currency | Papua New Guinean kina (PGK) |
| Languages | English, Tok Pisin |
| Calling code | +675 |
| Time zone | Pacific/Port_Moresby |
| Local time | 10:09 AM (UTC+10:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Tropical |
Summary
Papua New Guinea is a country in Oceania. Papua New Guinea is a country in Oceania with its capital at Port Moresby. It has a population of about 10.3 million. The capital is Port Moresby.
Right now it is 80°F (27°C) in Papua New Guinea with mainly clear. It feels like 82°F. Today runs from 71°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Papua New Guinea is June, July, August and September. The climate is tropical. January, February and March tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 87°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 74°F.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 81°F is 4.3°F below the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. outdoors is the strongest bet in Papua New Guinea today at 9.7/10. Gusts to 37 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Papua New Guinea month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87° | 76° | 8,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 87° | 75° | 8,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 86° | 75° | 13,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 85° | 75° | 7,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 85° | 76° | 3,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 84° | 74° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 84° | 74° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 84° | 74° | 1,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 85° | 74° | 1,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 85° | 75° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 87° | 75° | 7,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 87° | 76° | 7,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea is a country in Oceania. Its coordinates are -9.4438, 147.1803. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Papua New Guinea right now?
It is currently 80°F (27°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 56% and wind is 5 mph.
When is the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Papua New Guinea, which has a tropical climate. January, February and March are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Papua New Guinea in?
Papua New Guinea observes Pacific/Port_Moresby (UTC+10:00). The local time is 10:09 AM.
How many people live in Papua New Guinea?
Papua New Guinea has a population of approximately 10.3 million.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 5, 2026 at 10:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
