Southern Highlands Province weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea. Like most weather services, we show Southern Highlands Province at one spot: Mendi, its largest city. At 5:00 AM local time it was clear and 12°C (54°F). Real rain for 6 hours (14.6 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Jul–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 14%
- Chance of rain
- 8%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 6 hours (14.6 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jul–OctOff season Mar–Apr, Jan
About Mendi weather
Is it raining in Mendi right now?
No. It’s clear and 12° right now. Real rain for 6 hours (14.6 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Mendi this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–26° and lows of 11–13°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Mendi lately?
In the past 7 days, Mendi had 6 rainy days and 46.1 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mendi?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Southern Highlands Province weather by month
When is the best time to visit Southern Highlands Province?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Southern Highlands Province is Jul–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr, Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 19°C (65°F) in July to 20°C (67°F) in December.
What is the rainiest month in Southern Highlands Province?
March is the wettest month, with about 264 mm (10.4 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 107 mm (4.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Southern Highlands Province?
December is the warmest, with average highs of 20°C (67°F) and lows of 12°C (54°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 19°C (65°F) and lows of 12°C (53°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Mendi), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months