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Best time to visit Port Moresby

Go inJune–September

Travel with local guides; crime is a real concern.

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Port Moresby month by month

MonthRatingAvg highRainCrowdsFlightsWhat’s on
JanuaryPoor32°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
FebruaryMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
MarchMixed31°CVery wetQuietCheapest–
AprilMixed31°CWetQuietCheapest–
MayMixed31°CWetQuietCheapest–
JuneGreat30°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
JulyGreat30°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
AugustGreat30°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
SeptemberGreat31°CSome rainQuietCheapestIndependence Day
OctoberGood32°CSome rainQuietCheapest–
NovemberMixed32°CWetQuietCheapest–
DecemberPoor32°CVery wetQuietCheapest–

Festivals, events and seasons in Port Moresby

  • September🎉 Independence Day16 September.

Good to know

  • The heaviest rain falls in December–March.

Papua New Guinea has over 800 languages, more than any other country.

Questions people ask

When is the best time to visit Port Moresby?

The best time to visit Port Moresby is June–September. Travel with local guides; crime is a real concern.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Port Moresby?

Fares to Port Moresby stay fairly steady through the year; booking early matters more than the month.

When is Port Moresby busiest?

Port Moresby rarely gets overwhelmed by crowds.

What is the weather like in Port Moresby?

January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C, and June the coolest at 30°C. The wettest period is November–May.

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