Papua New Guinea Weather Forecast
Papua New Guinea weather: 78°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Papua New Guinea
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 80° / 72° | 33% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 82° / 73° | 0% | 20 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light showers | 82° / 71° | 80% · 0,3 in | 18 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 76° | 95% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 76° | 96% · 0,0 in | 19 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 76° | 81% · 0,0 in | 17 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 83° / 75° | 79% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 8 |
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 80° / 72°
Drizzle · 33% rain · wind 17 mph
🌦️ 83° / 75°
Light drizzle · 79% rain · wind 21 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 36 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and March - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 78°F (26°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 72% and wind is 16 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 1:09 PM.
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 23, 2026 at 1:09 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
