If you plan to visit Goroka in September, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +22°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 26 rainy days in the month and around 116 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
September is usually the driest month of the year in Goroka
Average weather
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+22°C
Avg. max. temperature
+9°C
Min.
+27°C
Max.
116 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Goroka has OK weather in September.
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Average temperature in Goroka in September
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Goroka for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +25°C during the day to a minimum of +12°C during the night, the temperature in September averages around +23°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +24°C.
Is Goroka warm or cold in September?
Goroka is typically mild in September.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +22°C to +22°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +13°C to +13°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Goroka:
Climate in Goroka in September
Goroka weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
August
September
October
Avg. temperature
+22°C
+22°C
+23°C
Min. temperature
+8°C
+9°C
+7°C
Max. temperature
+26°C
+27°C
+28°C
Rainfall
101 mm
116 mm
172 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
84%
83%
84%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
4
4
2
Rainy days
26
26
28
Snowy days
0
0
0
September weather is still as ok as in August.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +22°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 101 mm to 116 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 83%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 0 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Goroka in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 1 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Goroka is gradually increasing during September, going from 0 m/s to 0 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Goroka based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 70% chance of rain on an average day in September, with total rainfall of approximately 93 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain.September is a pretty wet month with over 21 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how September is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Goroka wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 100% chance of precipitation and 415 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 87% chance of precipitation and 87 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last September in Goroka?
This is the weather in Goroka in September 2024:
1 September
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+22°C
2 September
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+24°C
3 September
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+24°C
4 September
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+22°C
5 September
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+25°C
6 September
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+24°C
7 September
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+23°C
8 September
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+22°C
9 September
☁️
+22°C
10 September
🌧️
+23°C
11 September
☁️
+22°C
12 September
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+24°C
13 September
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+21°C
14 September
☁️
+23°C
15 September
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+22°C
16 September
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+22°C
17 September
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+24°C
18 September
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+24°C
19 September
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+24°C
20 September
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+21°C
21 September
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+23°C
22 September
☁️
+22°C
23 September
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+24°C
24 September
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+22°C
25 September
🌧️
+19°C
26 September
🌧️
+23°C
27 September
☁️
+20°C
28 September
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+24°C
29 September
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+24°C
30 September
☁️
+24°C
In September 2024 Goroka had 0 sunny days, 26 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 50%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 2 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in September?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Goroka climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Goroka in September has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+22°C) and the highest in 2022 (+24°C). The driest year was 2000 with only 1865 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 3798 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Goroka in September:
Is September a good time to visit Goroka?
It’s always a good time to visit Goroka, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Goroka in September?
September has mild temperatures in Goroka. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Goroka rainy in September?
Goroka is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Goroka in September?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Goroka in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Papua New Guinea
Check out the weather for other cities in Papua New Guinea.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Goroka, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
