February could be a good time to visit Port Moresby, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +30°C, and there are typically 0 sunny days in February. However, expect about 25 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 197 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+21°C
Min.
+34°C
Max.
197 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Port Moresby has OK weather in February.
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Average temperature in Port Moresby in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Port Moresby for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in February is +30°C with a maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +24°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +28°C.
Is Port Moresby warm or cold in February?
Port Moresby is typically warm in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +30°C to +30°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.
February is one of the warmest months in Port Moresby, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Port Moresby in February
Port Moresby weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+30°C
+30°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+21°C
+21°C
+20°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+34°C
+33°C
Rainfall
227 mm
197 mm
277 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
82%
82%
84%
Air pressure
1007 HPa
1007 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
3
3
2
Rainy days
27
25
28
Snowy days
0
0
0
February weather is still as ok as in January.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +30°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 227 mm to 197 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 82%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Port Moresby in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Port Moresby is gradually increasing during February, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Port Moresby based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 190 mm, with a 64% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain.February is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
February is one of the rainiest months in Port Moresby, here is a comparison with other months, 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 February in Port Moresby?
This is the weather in Port Moresby in February 2024:
1 February
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+30°C
2 February
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+31°C
3 February
🌧️
+31°C
4 February
🌧️
+30°C
5 February
🌧️
+30°C
6 February
🌧️
+30°C
7 February
🌧️
+27°C
8 February
🌧️
+28°C
9 February
☁️
+30°C
10 February
☁️
+30°C
11 February
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+31°C
12 February
☁️
+33°C
13 February
☀️
+32°C
14 February
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+33°C
15 February
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+33°C
16 February
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+30°C
17 February
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+32°C
18 February
🌫️
+32°C
19 February
🌫️
+31°C
20 February
🌧️
+29°C
21 February
🌧️
+29°C
22 February
🌧️
+28°C
23 February
🌧️
+29°C
24 February
🌧️
+31°C
25 February
☁️
+31°C
26 February
☁️
+30°C
27 February
🌧️
+32°C
28 February
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+28°C
In February 2024 Port Moresby had 1 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 23 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Port Moresby climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Port Moresby in February 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 February:
Is February a good time to visit Port Moresby?
It’s always a good time to visit Port Moresby, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Port Moresby in February?
February 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 February?
Port Moresby is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Port Moresby in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Port Moresby in February, 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.
