Papua New Guinea Weather Forecast
Papua New Guinea weather: 79°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 clear sky. It feels like 83°F. Today runs from 74°F to 81°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.2/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Papua New Guinea is June, July and August. 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 August. The forecast high of 81°F is 3.2°F below 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. beach day 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.
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Weather in Papua New Guinea right now
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:09 AM, Aug 6 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Papua New Guinea
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 74° | 0% | 18 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 74° | 6% | 20 mph | 8 |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 74° | 37% | 15 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Aug 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 82° / 74° | 96% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 75° | 90% · 0,2 in | 19 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 82° / 74° | 97% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 81° / 75° | 63% · 0,0 in | 16 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 73° | 49% | 14 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 13 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 81° / 69° | 19% | 18 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 14 | ☀️ Clear sky | 82° / 71° | 20% | 20 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 15 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 82° / 73° | 18% | 19 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 16 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 73° | 25% | 18 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Aug 17 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 73° | 22% | 20 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 18 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 72° | 16% | 18 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 19 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 82° / 71° | 8% | 18 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 20 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 86° / 67° | 3% | 10 mph | 7 |
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° | 0,9 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 84° | 74° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 85° | 74° | 2,8 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).
Weather map for Papua New Guinea
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Air quality and pollen in Papua New Guinea
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Papua New Guinea
Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and March - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 clear sky. Humidity is 70% and wind is 14 mph.
When is the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
June, July and August 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 5:09 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| 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 6, 2026 at 5:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
