When is the best time to go to Port Moresby?

When is the best time to go to Port Moresby? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Port Moresby are June, July, August and September
  • On average, it is hot all year round
  • The rainiest months are January, February and March
  • The best months for swimming are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December


Annual weather in Port Moresby

For full information about the climate and weather in Port Moresby a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 79°F/88°F
13.1in
February 79°F/88°F
12.3in
March 79°F/86°F
14.9in
April 79°F/86°F
11.5in
May 79°F/86°F
9.4in
June 77°F/85°F
6.8in
July 76°F/85°F
3.5in
August 76°F/85°F
5.7in
September 77°F/85°F
7.6in
October 79°F/86°F
8.9in
November 79°F/88°F
8.3in
December 81°F/88°F
9.6in


Weather and climate in Port Moresby

Port Moresby enjoys an equatorial (or tropical rainforest) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Port Moresby is 86°F (ranging from 85°F in august to 88°F in december). Annual rainfall is 111.5in, with a minimum of 3.5in in july and a maximum of 14.9in in march.
  • Between the months of january and may the climate is correct. By early evening, the temperature averages 81°F and it rains about 47% of the time in may.
  • Between june and september the climate is beautiful. By early evening, the temperature averages 77°F and, in september, 11 days of rain are expected.
  • Between the months of october and december the climate is not good, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 92°F and it rains about 46% of the time in december.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Port Moresby

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Port Moresby: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Port Moresby

Find out when Port Moresby has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Port Moresby

  • Very low season in Port Moresby
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, April and May.
  • High season in Port Moresby
    The number of visitors to Port Moresby is high in: June and October.
  • Peak season in Port Moresby
    The largest number of tourists visiting Port Moresby is during: July, August, September, November and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Port Moresby month by month



Best time for low prices in Port Moresby

Average prices of hotels in Port Moresby month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Port Moresby. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, May is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Port Moresby

A return flight between London and Port Moresby is generally cheaper if you go in may ($ 1471 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 655 more for your airline ticket to Port Moresby if you go in december.

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