November weather forecast
Papua New Guinea

November in Papua New Guinea sees a significant increase in rainfall as the country moves further into the wet season. This change is accompanied by persistent high temperatures, generally ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F), in line with the country's tropical climate.

In coastal cities such as Port Moresby and Lae, November marks the onset of heavy rainfall. The increased cloud cover results in fewer sunshine hours and signifies the wet season's deepening grip on the country's weather patterns.

The highlands region, including cities like Goroka and Mount Hagen, experiences a notable increase in rainfall during November. Despite the increased cloud cover and rainfall, these cities maintain slightly cooler nights due to their higher altitudes, providing a refreshing contrast to the warm daytime temperatures.

Transitioning into December, the rainfall continues to increase across Papua New Guinea, with the wet season in full effect. Nevertheless, the temperatures persist within the usual range of 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F), maintaining the warm tropical conditions typical of Papua New Guinea's climate.

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• Port Moresby - November »
  November has the most sunshine of the year in Port Moresby with an average of 11.3h of sunshine. In Port Moresby in November, during 20 rainfall days, 88mm (3.46") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Lae - November »
  In Lae in November, during 23.2 rainfall days, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lae in November, the average water temperature is 29°C (84.2°F).
• Mount Hagen - November »
  In Mount Hagen during November, the rain falls for 23 days and regularly aggregates up to 208mm (8.19") of precipitation. Despite the increased rainfall, sunshine hours remain unwavered, leading to a remarkable blend of weather phenomena during November in Mount Hagen.
• Madang - November »
  On the first day of November in Madang sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:09. In Madang, Papua New Guinea, the highest average temperatures are observed in November, with a high of 31.2°C (88.2°F) and a low of 23.9°C (75°F).
• Wewak - November »
  With an average sea temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F), November is the month with the warmest seawater in Wewak, Papua New Guinea. In Wewak, in November, the average water temperature is 29.8°C (85.6°F).
• Goroka - November »
  In Goroka in November, during 22 rainfall days, 199mm (7.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Goroka's warmest months, November and December, record an average high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F).
• Kokopo - November »
  The months with the warmest seawater in Kokopo are November and December, with an average sea temperature of 30.3°C (86.5°F). October and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Kokopo.
• Mendi - November »
  On the first day of November in Mendi, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:18. November, being the last month of spring in Mendi, prepares the way for summer.
• Kimbe - November »
  In Kimbe during November, the rain falls for 27.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 181mm (7.13") of precipitation. In Kimbe the average seawater temperature in November is 30°C (86°F).
• Arawa - November »
  In Arawa, during November, the rain falls for 27.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 367mm (14.45") of precipitation. On the last day of November, in Arawa, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 17:39 +10.
• Vanimo - November »
  The months with the warmest seawater in Vanimo are October and November, with an average sea temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F). In Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, during November, the rain falls for 21.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 156mm (6.14") of precipitation.