March 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 0 sunny days in March. However, expect about 28 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 277 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+20°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
277 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
28 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Port Moresby has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in Port Moresby in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Port Moresby for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +30°C with a maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +23°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +31°C.
Is Port Moresby warm or cold in March?
Port Moresby is typically warm in March.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +30°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 March is compared to other months in Port Moresby:
Climate in Port Moresby in March
Port Moresby weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+30°C
+29°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+21°C
+20°C
+20°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+33°C
+32°C
Rainfall
197 mm
277 mm
169 mm
Wind
2 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
82%
84%
85%
Air pressure
1007 HPa
1008 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
1
Cloudy days
3
2
4
Rainy days
25
28
25
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.It’s getting colder in March. From +30°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +29°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 197 mm to 277 mm.Humidity rises from 82% to 84%.Winds are calmer in comparison to February, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Port Moresby in March 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 decreasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Port Moresby based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 197 mm, with a 65% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 56 mm, which is considered heavy rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
March 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 March in Port Moresby?
This is the weather in Port Moresby in March 2024:
1 March
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+30°C
2 March
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+28°C
3 March
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+27°C
4 March
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+31°C
5 March
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+32°C
6 March
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+32°C
7 March
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+33°C
8 March
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+33°C
9 March
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+32°C
10 March
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+31°C
11 March
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+30°C
12 March
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+30°C
13 March
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+31°C
14 March
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+31°C
15 March
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+29°C
16 March
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+30°C
17 March
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+29°C
18 March
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+29°C
19 March
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+31°C
20 March
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+31°C
21 March
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+31°C
22 March
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+31°C
23 March
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+31°C
24 March
🌧️
+29°C
25 March
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+28°C
26 March
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+30°C
27 March
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+31°C
28 March
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+31°C
29 March
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+31°C
30 March
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+30°C
31 March
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+31°C
In March 2024 Port Moresby had 4 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 9 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 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 19%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Port Moresby climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Port Moresby in March 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 March:
Is March a good time to visit Port Moresby?
It’s always a good time to visit Port Moresby, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Port Moresby in March?
March 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 March?
Port Moresby is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Port Moresby in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Port Moresby in March, 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.
