Papua New Guinea Travel Weather
When Is the Best Time To Visit Papua New Guinea?
The answer to the question of what is the best month to visit Papua New Guinea depends on what you are interested in doing during your stay. Here you can see an overview of each month and its typical weather conditions.
Tourist Season in Papua New Guinea
The best time to visit most regions of Papua New Guinea is the dry season from May to October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainfall is not too troublesome. The climatic exceptions are the Lae and Alotau regions, which are best visited in October and November.
The months of the rainy season (December through March) vary from area to area of the country and, due to the intensity of rainfall, can complicate or even prevent travel.
Tourist season month by month. Legend
Tourist season - time period with sightseeing-friendly weather (or sunbathing in the case of small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical spread, the most visited places were taken into account and the data were averaged. For selected countries, seasonal holidays were also taken into account, as long as they significantly affect the tourist traffic in this period.
The best time to travel, you can count on very good weather.
A good time to travel, however, sometimes there can be some weather conditions that make the visit a bit difficult.
Travel possible, but it is not the best time. The weather at this time can be very unpredictable, with a tendency to be bad.
Travel is not recommended, the weather at this time can make sightseeing/resting very difficult or even impossible.
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Average temperatures throughout a year for Port Moresby (°F)
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- For the most part, Papua New Guinea has favorable diving conditions year-round. In Milne Bay, the best visibility is from September to January and April to June.
- Tropical typhoons are common in Papua New Guinea, and there is also a risk of earthquakes and landslides.
- Dolphin watching - the best time is from April to June.
Season and weather by month
January - March
Jan | Feb | Mar |
The months of the rainy season. Although air and water temperatures remain steady at around 30°C, rainfall and humidity levels increase.
Good weather is found on the islands of New Britain, New Ireland and around Port Moresby.
Beachcombing and vacationing in Kiunga and Lae are not recommended during this time, as the rains in this region are intense.
Holidays and observances in Papua New Guinea
- 01 Jan 2026 - New Year's Day
- 26 Feb 2026 - Remembrance Day of the Late First Prime Minister
April - May
Apr | May |
The inter-season period and the beginning of the dry season. The weather becomes more favorable, at times it can be very changeable, and rainfall gradually disappears.
A good time to visit the Port Moresby area and the island of New Ireland (until early May).
There may still be heavy rains in the Kiunga and Lae regions and on the island of New Britain.
Holidays and observances in Papua New Guinea
- 03 Apr 2026 - Good Friday
- 04 Apr 2026 - Easter Saturday
- 05 Apr 2026 - Easter Sunday
- 06 Apr 2026 - Easter Monday
June - October
Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
The months of the dry season ideal for travel, it is hot and relatively dry. A very good time to beach and enjoy the sea.
Favorable conditions are in Port Moresby and on the island of New Britain. From October, a very good time to travel to the Lae area. In August and September, a very good time to visit the island of New Ireland.
Meanwhile, the Kiunga regions are best visited in July, August and October.
Holidays and observances in Papua New Guinea
- 09 Jun 2025 - King's Birthday
- 23 Jul 2025 - National Remembrance Day
- 26 Aug 2025 - National Repentance Day
- 16 Sep 2025 - Independence Day
November
Nov |
An inter-seasonal month heralding the beginning of the rainy season. It is still warm, but there is a gradual increase in rainfall.
Sunny weather can still be found on the island of New Britain and around Port Moresby. A very good time to visit Lae, where it is hot and rainless.
The wettest areas this month are Kiunga and the island of New Ireland.
December
Dec |
The beginning of the rainy season, it is still sunny, but an increase in the intensity of rainfall may make travel a bit more difficult.
Favorable weather will be found around Port Moresby and on the island of New Ireland.
Not a very favorable time to beach and travel around the islands of New Britain, Kiunga, Lae.
Holidays and observances in Papua New Guinea
- 25 Dec 2025 - Christmas Day
- 26 Dec 2025 - Boxing Day
Port Moresby
Friday 23 May
Humidity
87%Cloud cover
89%Wind speed
9.6 mphChance of rain
42%Port Moresby
Saturday 24 MayHumidity
87%Cloud cover
86%Wind speed
6.3 mphChance of rain
19%Port Moresby
Sunday 25 MayHumidity
87%Cloud cover
46%Wind speed
5.6 mphChance of rain
16%Port Moresby
Monday 26 May
Humidity
86%Cloud cover
97%Wind speed
6.5 mphChance of rain
39%Port Moresby
Tuesday 27 MayHumidity
86%Cloud cover
61%Wind speed
6.5 mphChance of rain
39%Climate and Average Weather in Papua New Guinea
General weather conditions each month by city.
Weather Map
The icons next to the month name indicate the convenience of the date for visiting the selected area/territory/ country. They are only a suggestion and should not be used as the final criterion for selecting your travel date. The season is defined as the time period with the weather favorable for sightseeing (or sunbathing - small island countries) for the average tourist. For countries with a large geographical range, the most touristic places were included.
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