Best Time to Visit Port Moresby for Backpacking | Weather by Month

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Backpacking Potential

78/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

August, September, May

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25°C – 27°C

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Port Moresby?

The best time to visit Port Moresby for backpacking is August, September, May, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Port Moresby due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Port Moresby

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	49Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	31°	241	20.7	80%	wet
February	47Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	31°	245	18.7	81%	wet
March	49Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	31°	282	19.8	81%	wet
April	54Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	31°	175	17.8	80%	wet
May	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	26°	30°	130	15.9	81%	shoulder
June	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	30°	87	12.9	78%	shoulder
July	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	30°	54	12	80%	shoulder
August	78Good Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	30°	65	9.7	75%	shoulder
September	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	31°	110	11.1	75%	shoulder
October	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	32°	134	11.7	75%	shoulder
November	55Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	27°	32°	151	12.2	76%	wet
December	50Suboptimal Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	27°	32°	235	15.9	77%	wet