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 »
  On the first day of November sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:08. The transition from October to November in Port Moresby sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month.
• Lae - November »
  In Lae, during November, the rain falls for 23.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 118mm (4.65") of precipitation. In Lae, in November, the average water temperature is 29°C (84.2°F).
• Mount Hagen - November »
  Despite the increased rainfall, sunshine hours remain unwavered, leading to a remarkable blend of weather phenomena during November in Mount Hagen. In Mount Hagen, during November, the rain falls for 23 days and regularly aggregates up to 208mm (8.19") of precipitation.
• Madang - November »
  November proves to be the warmest month in Madang recording an average peak temperature of 31.2°C (88.2°F) and a minimum temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). On the first day of November in Madang sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:09.
• 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. With an average sea temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F), November is the month with the warmest seawater in Wewak.
• Goroka - November »
  November and December are known as Goroka's warmest months, with an average high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F). The peak of Goroka's temperatures is noted during November and December, averaging a 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). On the first day of November in Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 17:42.
• Mendi - November »
  Mendi's weather in November displays an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.7°C (74.7°F), showing minor disparity from October's 23.3°C (73.9°F). November, being the last month of spring in Mendi, prepares the way for summer.
• Kimbe - November »
  In Kimbe the average seawater temperature in November is 30°C (86°F). April through June, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kimbe, Papua New Guinea.
• Arawa - November »
  In Arawa in November, during 27.6 rainfall days, 367mm (14.45") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Arawa in November, it is raining for 27.6 days, with typically 367mm (14.45") of accumulated precipitation.
• Vanimo - November »
  November, characterized by an average high temperature of 29.4°C (84.9°F) and a low temperature of 25.4°C (77.7°F), is generally the warmest month in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea. The months with the warmest seawater in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, are October and November, with an average sea temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F).