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Papua New Guinea Weather Forecast

Papua New Guinea weather: 81°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌤️ 81°F now🕔 12:33 AM local📅 Best: June, July, August and September👥 10.3 million

Air quality and pollen in Papua New Guinea

43
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.513.4 µg/m³
PM1022.1 µg/m³
Ozone59 µg/m³
NO₂0.3 µg/m³
UV index3.6 · Moderate
Airborne hazeLight haze

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Health and safety today

Skin and UVWear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Heat stressThe heat index is 85°F, higher than the air temperature because humidity is 69%. Sweat evaporates slowly, so drink before you feel thirsty and take shade breaks.
PetsPavement can be 20°C hotter than the air. Walk dogs early or late, never leave animals in cars, and carry water.
Older adultsHeat builds up slowly indoors. Check on anyone over 65 living alone and keep rooms ventilated.
ChildrenSmall bodies overheat faster than adults. Shade, hats and frequent drinks; skip midday sport.

Weather in Papua New Guinea right now

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81°F
Mainly clear · feels like 80°F
Humidity69%
Wind21 mph SSE
Gusts49 mph
UV index3.6 · Moderate
Cloud cover27%
Pressure1004 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 24 mi
Air quality43 · Good
Sunrise5:55 AM
Sunset6:06 PM
Moon🌖 Waning gibbous · 73%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 12:33 AM, Oct 2 local time.

⚠️Thu, Oct 1: damaging gusts to 53 mph.
⚠️Fri, Oct 2: damaging gusts to 49 mph.
⚠️Sat, Oct 3: damaging gusts to 45 mph.

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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 81°F (27°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 69% 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 12:33 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 2, 2026 at 12:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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