April could be a good time to visit Port Moresby, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +29°C, and there are typically 1 sunny days in April. However, expect about 25 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 169 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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April is usually the wettest month of the year in Port Moresby;
Average weather
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+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+20°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
169 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Port Moresby has OK weather in April.
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Average temperature in Port Moresby in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Port Moresby for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in April is +30°C with a maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +23°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +31°C.
Is Port Moresby warm or cold in April?
Port Moresby is typically warm in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +29°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +24°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Port Moresby:
Climate in Port Moresby in April
Port Moresby weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+29°C
+29°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+20°C
+20°C
+19°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+32°C
+33°C
Rainfall
277 mm
169 mm
88 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
84%
85%
84%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1008 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
0
1
2
Cloudy days
2
4
9
Rainy days
28
25
20
Snowy days
0
0
0
April weather is still as ok as in March.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +29°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 277 mm to 169 mm.Humidity rises from 84% to 85%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 1 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 0 to 1.
Wind speed in Port Moresby in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Port Moresby is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Port Moresby based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 167 mm, with a 83% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 46 mm, which is moderate rain.April is a pretty wet month with over 25 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Port Moresby wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 90% chance of precipitation and 277 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 31 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Port Moresby?
This is the weather in Port Moresby in April 2024:
1 April
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+29°C
2 April
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+29°C
3 April
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+30°C
4 April
🌧️
+30°C
5 April
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+30°C
6 April
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+31°C
7 April
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+29°C
8 April
🌧️
+29°C
9 April
🌧️
+29°C
10 April
☀️
+29°C
11 April
☁️
+30°C
12 April
🌫️
+30°C
13 April
🌧️
+29°C
14 April
☀️
+30°C
15 April
☀️
+31°C
16 April
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+30°C
17 April
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+31°C
18 April
🌫️
+31°C
19 April
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+29°C
20 April
☀️
+30°C
21 April
🌫️
+30°C
22 April
🌫️
+30°C
23 April
🌫️
+30°C
24 April
☁️
+31°C
25 April
🌫️
+31°C
26 April
🌫️
+31°C
27 April
🌧️
+30°C
28 April
🌧️
+29°C
29 April
☁️
+29°C
30 April
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+31°C
In April 2024 Port Moresby had 4 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +29°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in April?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Port Moresby climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Port Moresby in April has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+28°C) and the highest in 2024 (+30°C). The driest year was 1997 with only 892 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2006 with 1873 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Port Moresby in April:
Is April a good time to visit Port Moresby?
It’s always a good time to visit Port Moresby, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Port Moresby in April?
April is warm in Port Moresby. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Port Moresby rainy in April?
Port Moresby is often rainy in April. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Port Moresby in April?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Port Moresby in April, 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 Port Moresby, 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.
