Climate normals · 1970–2000
Port Moresby Climate
Port Moresby is a city in Papua New Guinea (20) with a population of about 283,733. Its average annual temperature is 26.8°C (80°F), with roughly 1499 mm of rain per year.
26.8°C
Avg Temp
1499
Precip (mm/yr)
Dec
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Port Moresby Climate
Port Moresby has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F) and receives about 1499 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is December and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.8°C
Avg Temp
1499
Precip (mm/yr)
Dec
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 27° / 81° | 207 mm |
| February | 27° / 81° | 197 mm |
| March | 27° / 81° | 248 mm |
| April | 27° / 80° | 150 mm |
| May | 27° / 80° | 124 mm |
| June | 26° / 79° | 84 mm |
| July | 26° / 78° | 50 mm |
| August | 26° / 78° | 47 mm |
| September | 26° / 79° | 69 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 87 mm |
| November | 28° / 82° | 83 mm |
| December | 28° / 82° | 153 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Port Moresby
The most comfortable months to visit Port Moresby are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is December (around 32°C high). The coldest is July (near 22°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Port Moresby are typically August, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C and about 1499 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is December and the coldest is July.
In December, the hottest month, daily highs in Port Moresby average about 32°C (89°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.