Goroka weather
At 5:00 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 14°C (57°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM, 4 PM (7.3 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Oct. Goroka sits 1576 m (5,171 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 60%
- Chance of rain
- 32%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM, 4 PM (7.3 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–OctOff season Jan–Mar
About Goroka weather
Is it raining in Goroka right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 14° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM, 4 PM (7.3 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Goroka this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 25–26° and lows of 13–15°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Goroka lately?
In the past 7 days, Goroka had 3 rainy days and 15.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Goroka?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Goroka weather by month
When is the best time to visit Goroka?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Goroka is Jun–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jan–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 23°C (73°F) in June to 25°C (77°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Goroka?
March is the wettest month, with about 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 64 mm (2.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Goroka?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 17°C (62°F). June is the coolest, with highs of 23°C (73°F) and lows of 16°C (62°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months