April weather forecast
Papua New Guinea

April in Papua New Guinea signifies a further shift towards the drier season, with a continued decrease in rainfall compared to the preceding months. However, precipitation levels remain relatively high, as is characteristic of the country's tropical climate. Temperatures stay consistent, generally ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F).

In coastal regions, including Port Moresby and Lae, rainfall reduces further in April, although occasional heavy showers are not uncommon. The decrease in rainfall is accompanied by a slight decrease in humidity, making the temperatures feel somewhat less intense.

In the highlands, cities like Goroka and Mount Hagen experience a further reduction in rainfall during April. The temperatures in these areas remain slightly cooler than in coastal areas due to their higher altitude, particularly during the night.

Comparing April to the forthcoming month, May, the downward trend in rainfall continues across the country. May generally marks the onset of the dry season, so the rainfall decreases substantially. Despite this, temperatures continue to hold steady within the usual tropical range of 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F), maintaining the warm climate that Papua New Guinea is known for.

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• Port Moresby - April »
  In Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, in April, during 24.2 rainfall days, 134mm (5.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the last day of April, in Port Moresby sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:02 +10.
• Lae - April »
  In Lae in April, during 24.3 rainfall days, 113mm (4.45") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of April in Lae sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:17.
• Mount Hagen - April »
  In Mount Hagen in April, during 26 rainfall days, 249mm (9.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mount Hagen, in April, during 26 rainfall days, 249mm (9.8") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Madang - April »
  The month with the most rainfall in Madang is April, when the rain falls for 23 days and typically aggregates up to 389mm (15.31") of precipitation. In Madang in April, during 23 rainfall days, 389mm (15.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Wewak - April »
  The months with the highest humidity in Wewak are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 82%. In Wewak the average relative humidity in April is 82%.
• Goroka - April »
  On the first day of April in Goroka sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of April, in Goroka sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:12 +10.
• Kokopo - April »
  The month with the lowest UV index in Kokopo is April, with an average maximum UV index of 6. Kokopo commences April with an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.9°C (84°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month.
• Mendi - April »
  On the first day of April in Mendi, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of April, in Mendi, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:19 +10.
• Kimbe - April »
  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 in April, during 29.1 rainfall days, 212mm (8.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Arawa - April »
  On the first day of April in Arawa sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 17:43. The advent of April in Arawa signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.9°C (80.4°F), aligning closely with March.
• Vanimo - April »
  The months with the highest humidity in Vanimo are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 82%. The average heat index, which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in April is evaluated at 35°C (95°F).