Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
August verdict
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea in August
Weather score76Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 28mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
28mm
Sun
6.7h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
76
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 28mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August30°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August28mm average rain
August is one of Port Moresby's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsMay to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August6.7 hours average sun
August is brighter than Port Moresby's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsAugust to November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August25°C average sea
August is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to April and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August76 weather score
August is one of Port Moresby's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsMay to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
