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 in February, the average water temperature is 29.4°C (84.9°F). January and February, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months in Port Moresby.
• Lae - February »
  The average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in February is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F). Compared to January, February sees a slightly higher average temperature of 27.9°C (82.2°F) and marginally lower humidity.
• Mount Hagen - February »
  In Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea, in February, it is raining for 25 days, with typically 299mm (11.77") of accumulated precipitation. Mount Hagen, transitioning from January to February, settles on a high-temperature average of a still warm 29°C (84.2°F), equal to the previous month.
• Madang - February »
  The arrival of February in Madang records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F), closely related to the 30.8°C (87.4°F) observed in January. In Madang in February, the average water temperature is 29.5°C (85.1°F).
• Wewak - February »
  As Wewak ushers in February, the high temperature records at a still warm 29.2°C (84.6°F), matching the readings of the prior month. In Wewak, Papua New Guinea, in February, it is raining for 26.7 days, with typically 160mm (6.3") of accumulated precipitation.
• Goroka - February »
  The months with the most sunshine in Goroka are January, February, June, September through December, with an average of 5h of sunshine. January, February, June, September through December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Goroka.
• Kokopo - February »
  In Kokopo during February, the rain falls for 25.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 185mm (7.28") of precipitation. In Kokopo, during February, the rain falls for 25.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 185mm (7.28") of precipitation.
• Mendi - February »
  On the first day of February in Mendi sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:50. What time are sunrise and sunset in February in Mendi?
• Kimbe - February »
  In Kimbe in February, the average water temperature is 29.7°C (85.5°F). In Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, in February, during 26.8 rainfall days, 200mm (7.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Arawa - February »
  January, February, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Arawa. The beginning of February in Arawa records an average high-temperature of a still warm 27°C (80.6°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month.
• Vanimo - February »
  In Vanimo in February, it is raining for 24.9 days, with typically 157mm (6.18") of accumulated precipitation. February through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea.