Port Moresby weather
At 4:30 AM local time it was fog and 24°C (76°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM, 6 PM (4.1 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Nov. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Port Moresby, National Capital, Papua New Guinea.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 79%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM, 6 PM (4.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–NovOff season Mar, Jan
About Port Moresby weather
Is it raining in Port Moresby right now?
No. It’s fog and 24° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 5 PM, 6 PM (4.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Port Moresby this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–30° and lows of 24–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Port Moresby lately?
In the past 7 days, Port Moresby had 2 rainy days and 9.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Port Moresby?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Port Moresby weather by month
When is the best time to visit Port Moresby?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Port Moresby is May–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar, Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in August to 30°C (85°F) in December.
What is the rainiest month in Port Moresby?
March is the wettest month, with about 294 mm (11.6 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 25 mm (1.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Port Moresby?
December is the warmest, with average highs of 30°C (85°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F).
Does Port Moresby have a rainy season?
Yes. Jan–Mar is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jul–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Port Moresby?
The sea is warmest in January at about 31°C (87°F) and coolest in August at about 26°C (79°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months