Western Highlands Province weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Western Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea. Like most weather services, we show Western Highlands Province at one spot: Mount Hagen, its largest city. At 5:00 AM local time it was fog and 14°C (57°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM, 5 PM (8.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Jun–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 6%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM, 5 PM (8.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–OctOff season Jan–Apr
About Mount Hagen weather
Is it raining in Mount Hagen right now?
No. It’s fog and 14° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 4 PM, 5 PM (8.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Mount Hagen this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–26° and lows of 13–14°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Mount Hagen lately?
In the past 7 days, Mount Hagen had 5 rainy days and 23.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Mount Hagen?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Western Highlands Province weather by month
When is the best time to visit Western Highlands Province?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Western Highlands Province is Jun–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jan–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 21°C (69°F) in July to 22°C (71°F) in December.
What is the rainiest month in Western Highlands Province?
March is the wettest month, with about 241 mm (9.5 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 88 mm (3.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Western Highlands Province?
December is the warmest, with average highs of 22°C (71°F) and lows of 15°C (58°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 21°C (69°F) and lows of 14°C (56°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Mount Hagen), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months