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September · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 62/100

Port Moresby in September

Fair · 62/100Beach 84/100
High / low29° / 23°daily averages
Precipitation45 mm8 wet days
Sea25°surface temperature
9.48° S, 147.15° EElevation 25 mUTC+10 · Papua New Guinea Time
When to goPort Moresby · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec62September
Best timeJun–Aug
September: high / low29° / 23°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Port Moresby averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 23° — hot weather by day. Expect around 45 mm of precipitation spread over about 8 wet days, with average cloud cover near 39%.

Temperatures are much the same as in August, and October brings little change. The sea averages 25°, comfortably warm for swimming.

September scores 62/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Port Moresby. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:06 and sets at 18:09 local time, giving 12 h 02 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 15 minutes over the month.

Why 62/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%63%
Dry days · 33%44%
Clear skies · 25%85%

Beach score this month: 84/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

September against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Papua New Guinea's best in September

Where to go in September
Lae
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Lae

Morobe Province
27°Sep high
19wet days
51score
Lae
Rabaul
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Rabaul

East New Britain Province
28°Sep high
24wet days
48score
Rabaul
Kimbe
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Kimbe

West New Britain Province
29°Sep high
21wet days
43score
Kimbe
·Questions

Port Moresby in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Port Moresby?

September scores 62/100 for Port Moresby, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 29°C with 8 wet days.

How warm is Port Moresby in September?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 23°C in September.

Does it rain a lot in Port Moresby in September?

Port Moresby receives about 45 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 8 days.

Can you swim in Port Moresby in September?

The sea averages 25°C in September, warm enough for most swimmers.