Papua New Guinea Weather Forecast
Papua New Guinea weather: 84°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
UV index in Papua New Guinea
Full protection required. Avoid direct sun between 10am and 4pm. Burn times are approximate, for unprotected skin at peak UV.
Health and safety today
| Skin and UV | Full protection required. Avoid direct sun between 10am and 4pm. |
|---|---|
| Heat stress | The heat index is 90°F, higher than the air temperature because humidity is 67%. Sweat evaporates slowly, so drink before you feel thirsty and take shade breaks. |
| Pets | Pavement can be 20°C hotter than the air. Walk dogs early or late, never leave animals in cars, and carry water. |
| Older adults | Heat builds up slowly indoors. Check on anyone over 65 living alone and keep rooms ventilated. |
| Children | Small bodies overheat faster than adults. Shade, hats and frequent drinks; skip midday sport. |
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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 84°F (29°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 67% and wind is 10 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 12:19 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 October 24, 2026 at 12:19 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
