Papua New Guinea Map
Interactive map of Papua New Guinea with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.
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 79°F (26°C) in Papua New Guinea with mainly clear. It feels like 80°F. Today runs from 73°F to 83°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - 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 about average for August. The forecast high of 83°F is in line with the 84°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Papua New Guinea today at 10/10. Gusts to 43 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.
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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 | 6:58 AM (UTC+10:00) |
| Best months | June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Tropical |
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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 79°F (26°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 76% and wind is 21 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 6:58 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 August 25, 2026 at 6:58 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
