June weather forecast
Papua New Guinea

June, in Papua New Guinea, falls squarely within the dry season. It sees further reductions in rainfall, making it one of the driest months of the year. Despite the decreased precipitation, temperatures remain quite consistent, generally ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F), upholding the country's warm tropical climate.

In coastal cities like Port Moresby and Lae, the decrease in rainfall is more pronounced, with the amount of precipitation dropping significantly compared to May. The reduced cloud cover allows for more sunshine, resulting in bright and warm days. However, the reduced humidity makes the heat less oppressive.

In the highlands, cities such as Goroka and Mount Hagen also experience a further decrease in rainfall. With less cloud cover, the nights can be slightly cooler due to the altitude of these areas, offering a refreshing contrast to the daytime warmth.

Moving into July, the trend of decreasing rainfall continues across Papua New Guinea, with the dry season reaching its peak. The temperatures remain stable, hovering around the typical range of 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F), characteristic of the country's tropical climate.

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• Port Moresby - June »
  On the first day of June in Port Moresby sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:57. February, June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
• Lae - June »
  In Lae in June, it is raining for 23 days, with typically 130mm (5.12") of accumulated precipitation. In Lae, Papua New Guinea, in June, the average water temperature is 29°C (84.2°F).
• Mount Hagen - June »
  The month with the shortest days in Mount Hagen is June, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight. The month with the lowest UV index in Mount Hagen is June, with an average maximum UV index of 11.
• Madang - June »
  With an average maximum UV index of 10, June is the month with the lowest UV index in Madang, Papua New Guinea. An average nighttime temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) is observed in Madang, Papua New Guinea, during June.
• Wewak - June »
  In Wewak, Papua New Guinea, in June, the average water temperature is 29.3°C (84.7°F). In Wewak, during June, the rain falls for 27.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 165mm (6.5") of precipitation.
• Goroka - June »
  The month with the lowest UV index in Goroka is June, with an average maximum UV index of 11. In Goroka, during June, the rain falls for 21 days and regularly aggregates up to 93mm (3.66") of precipitation.
• Kokopo - June »
  June has the shortest days of the year in Kokopo with an average of 11h and 54min of daylight. In June, the average sea temperature in Kokopo is 29.8°C (85.6°F).
• Mendi - June »
  The month with the shortest days in Mendi is June, with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight. The month with the least rainfall in Mendi is June, when 192mm (7.56") of precipitation is typically aggregated.
• Kimbe - June »
  The months with the highest UV index in Kimbe are April through June, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. In Kimbe, during June, the rain falls for 27.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 155mm (6.1") of precipitation.
• Arawa - June »
  June has the shortest days of the year in Arawa with an average of 11h and 48min of daylight. In Arawa the average relative humidity in June is 92%.
• Vanimo - June »
  In Vanimo in June, the average water temperature is 29.4°C (84.9°F). In June, the average relative humidity in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, is 80%.