Papua New Guinea
Country · Oceania, Melanesia
Papua New Guinea is a country in Oceania, located in Melanesia with a population of about 11 million and an area of 462,840 square kilometers. Its capital is Port Moresby. The country features diverse sights and natural landscapes for travellers.
Highlights
The country features 2 top sights covered here. These include Kuk Swamp, which is a UNESCO site, and Tavurvur.
When to go
The climate at the capital, Port Moresby, shows daily highs and lows throughout the year. Months from June to October receive lower rainfall, ranging from 32 mm to 60 mm with fewer rainy days, making them drier periods for a visit. January through March experience higher rainfall, exceeding 180 mm each month with up to 25 rainy days, alongside temperatures ranging from lows of 25 °C to highs of 30 °C.
Practical notes
The currency used is the kina. Official languages include English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu, and Papua New Guinean Sign Language. Driving is on the left side of the road. Time zones are UTC+10:00 and UTC+11:00. The electrical system uses plug type I with a voltage of 240.0 V.
Top sights in Papua New Guinea
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 27 °C on average. The wettest is March, with about 232 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 |
| Rainfall, mm | 196 | 184 | 232 | 141 | 60 | 56 | 32 | 34 | 44 | 48 | 85 | 129 |
| Rainy days | 22 | 19 | 25 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Port Moresby (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.