February weather forecast
Papua New Guinea

February continues the trend of the rainy season in Papua New Guinea with persistent high rainfall across the country. During this month, the average temperatures range from 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F), similar to the previous month, January. The temperature variation throughout the day is minimal, owing to the country's equatorial location.

The coastal city of Port Moresby continues to receive substantial rainfall, often over 200mm (7.87") in February, making it one of the wetter months for the city. Lae, located on the eastern coast and being directly exposed to the southeast trade winds, generally receives even more rainfall than Port Moresby. The high amount of precipitation leads to high humidity levels, resulting in a feeling of intense heat.

The highlands cities like Goroka and Mount Hagen, known for their cooler climates due to their altitude, also experience heavy rainfall during February. The temperatures here can dip slightly lower than those in the coastal cities, especially during the night.

When comparing February to the following month, March, there is a gradual decrease in rainfall as the country begins its transition from the rainy season to the drier season. However, the temperatures remain quite steady, with minor fluctuations within the 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F) range. This consistency in temperature is due to Papua New Guinea's proximity to the equator, which minimizes significant seasonal temperature variations.

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• Port Moresby - February »
  In Port Moresby during February, the rain falls for 21.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 125mm (4.92") of precipitation. The months with the lowest UV index are February, June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Lae - February »
  With an average relative humidity of 73%, February is the least humid month in Lae, Papua New Guinea. Compared to January, February sees a slightly higher average temperature of 27.9°C (82.2°F) and marginally lower humidity.
• Mount Hagen - February »
  The months with the least sunshine in Mount Hagen are February through September, with an average of 4h of sunshine. In Mount Hagen in February, during 25 rainfall days, 299mm (11.77") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Madang - February »
  In Madang in February, the average water temperature is 29.5°C (85.1°F). In Madang in February, it is raining for 21 days, with typically 292mm (11.5") of accumulated precipitation.
• Wewak - February »
  Wewak's February reports an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F), maintaining temperature equivalence with January. In Wewak, in February, the average water temperature is 29.3°C (84.7°F).
• Goroka - February »
  The months with the most sunshine in Goroka, Papua New Guinea, are January, February, June, September through December, with an average of 5h of sunshine. In Goroka in February, during 22 rainfall days, 263mm (10.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kokopo - February »
  In Kokopo in February, during 25.2 rainfall days, 185mm (7.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. With February's advent, Kokopo sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.8°C (83.8°F), subtly shifted from January's 28.5°C (83.3°F).
• Mendi - February »
  Mendi anticipates an average minimum temperature of 13.1°C (55.6°F) in the month of February. When is the sunrise / sunset in February in Mendi?
• Kimbe - February »
  February proves to be the coldest month in Kimbe, recording an average maximum temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and a minimum temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F). In Kimbe in February, the average water temperature is 29.7°C (85.5°F).
• Arawa - February »
  The month with the least rainfall in Arawa is February, when the rain falls for 26.8 days and typically collects 281mm (11.06") of precipitation. January and February, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the least humid months in Arawa.
• Vanimo - February »
  In Vanimo in February, the average water temperature is 29.3°C (84.7°F). The average relative humidity in February in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, is 81%.