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When is the best time to visit Goroka?
In general the best time to visit Goroka is probably December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are October, November, December, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is March, April, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Goroka in different months
This is the average weather in Goroka for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 337 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 415 mm in February.
Climate in Goroka
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Goroka for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +27°C | +27°C | +27°C | +27°C | +26°C | +25°C | +26°C | +26°C | +27°C | +28°C | +27°C | +27°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +22°C | +22°C | +22°C | +22°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +11°C | +10°C | +10°C | +9°C | +8°C | +9°C | +8°C | +8°C | +9°C | +7°C | +10°C | +9°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 88 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 84 | 86 | 88 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 411 | 415 | 406 | 257 | 147 | 87 | 91 | 101 | 116 | 172 | 230 | 335 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Goroka during the whole year:
The hottest month in Goroka is December with average maximum temperature going up to +23°C. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +14°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Goroka looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Goroka is December with average humidity going up to 88%. The least humid month is September with an average humidity of 83%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Goroka during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is June with approximately 0 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 87 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is February with approximately 28 rainy days and 415 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Goroka:
What is the hottest month in Goroka?
The hottest month in Goroka is December with average maximum temperature of +23°C.
What is the coldest month in Goroka?
The coldest month in Goroka is June with minimum temperatures of +14°C.
Is Goroka worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Goroka could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Goroka?
if you're looking to visit Goroka when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for February, January, March. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 87 mm of rain.
Other cities in Papua New Guinea
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Monthly weather in Goroka
Source of the data
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.
