Weather radar Port Moresby
Real-time precipitation radar · National Capital District · Papua New Guinea
Port Moresby climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Port Moresby shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 30.6° | 30.4° | 30.2° | 29.9° | 29.5° | 29.1° | 28.8° | 28.9° | 29.5° | 29.9° | 30.5° | 30.7° |
| Avg low (°C) | 25.3° | 25.1° | 25.1° | 24.9° | 24.9° | 24.3° | 24.1° | 23.9° | 24.3° | 24.8° | 25.1° | 25.3° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 231 | 243 | 255 | 185 | 177 | 52 | 48 | 25 | 66 | 125 | 108 | 155 |
| Rainy days | 24 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 17 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 24 |
| Sunshine hours | 277 | 239 | 281 | 263 | 274 | 295 | 306 | 318 | 309 | 326 | 327 | 310 |
| Humidity | 81% | 81% | 83% | 84% | 85% | 84% | 83% | 81% | 81% | 83% | 82% | 81% |
Best time to visit Port Moresby
The best time to visit Port Moresby is typically August. In this month the average high is 28.9°C, precipitation is 25 mm and sunshine duration is 318 hours. The annual average high is 29.8°C, total annual precipitation is 1670 mm (211 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3525 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Port Moresby
How up to date is the weather radar for Port Moresby?
The weather radar for Port Moresby is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Port Moresby?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Port Moresby: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Port Moresby?
The thunderstorm potential for Port Moresby is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Port Moresby.
What is the climate like in Port Moresby?
Port Moresby has an annual average high of 29.8°C. The warmest month is December (avg high 30.7°C), the coldest August (avg low 23.9°C). The wettest month is March with 255 mm, the driest August with 25 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1670 mm (211 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3525 hours.
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