Papua New Guinea

Country · Oceania

Population 8,935,000

Area 463,737 km²

Time zone Pacific/Port_Moresby

Official website papuanewguinea.travel

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Papua New Guinea Essentials

Papua New Guinea’s interior and capital are defined by dramatic topography and ancient history. This collection features Mount Wilhelm, the country’s highest peak at 4,509 meters, and Mount Giluwe, a massive extinct volcano. The Kuk Early Agricultural Site in the Wahgi Valley offers a look at 9,000 years of agricultural evolution as a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Port Moresby, the University of Papua New Guinea’s Waigani Campus represents the nation's educational center, while the Salus structure provides a unique architectural landmark in the Morobe region.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Fair

21°–21° · varies by region
18° at night
27 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in February

Fair

21°–21° · varies by region
18° at night
26 rainy days
4 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Fair

21°–21° · varies by region
18° at night
28 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Fair

21°–21° · varies by region
18° at night
28 rainy days
8 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in May

Fair

21°–21° · varies by region
18° at night
27 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Fair

20°–20° · varies by region
17° at night
28 rainy days
8 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor

20°–20° · varies by region
17° at night
29 rainy days
7 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Fair

20°–20° · varies by region
17° at night
27 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Fair

20°–20° · varies by region
17° at night
26 rainy days
8 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in October

Fair

21°–21° · varies by region
17° at night
27 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
29°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in November

Fair

21°–21° · varies by region
18° at night
25 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in December

Fair

21°–21° · varies by region
18° at night
27 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
30°C · warm for swimming
UV index 10 · very high

This destination spans several climate zones, so these figures are a range across the region rather than exact values. Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025