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, the average water temperature is 29.2°C (84.6°F). In Port Moresby in April, it is raining for 24.2 days, with typically 134mm (5.28") of accumulated precipitation.
• Lae - April »
  In Lae the average seawater temperature in April is 29°C (84.2°F). In Lae, during April, the rain falls for 24.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 113mm (4.45") of precipitation.
• Mount Hagen - April »
  In Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea, 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 »
  On the first day of April in Madang sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:22. The average length of the day in April in Madang is 11h and 59min.
• Wewak - April »
  The months with the highest humidity in Wewak are March and April, with an average relative humidity of 82%. In Wewak during April, the rain falls for 28.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 218mm (8.58") of precipitation.
• Goroka - April »
  April in Goroka brings a welcomed shift, with a decrease of rainfall from 217mm (8.54"), marking the start of the transition towards the drier months. On the first day of April in Goroka, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:23.
• Kokopo - April »
  On the first day of April in Kokopo sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:56. Recording a slight decline in temperature during the nights, Kokopo's April temperatures average at a still warm 25.8°C (78.4°F).
• Mendi - April »
  What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Mendi? April weather in Mendi tends to cool down in terms of temperature and rainfall.
• Kimbe - April »
  On the first day of April in Kimbe sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:04. In Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, the average seawater temperature in April is 30.1°C (86.2°F).
• Arawa - April »
  In Arawa, during April, the rain falls for 28.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 490mm (19.29") of precipitation. In Arawa, during April, the rain falls for 28.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 490mm (19.29") of precipitation.
• Vanimo - April »
  March and April, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea. In Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, in April, the average water temperature is 29.3°C (84.7°F).