Weather in Goroka - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Goroka, Papua New Guinea: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Goroka
today🌧️ 28°💧 2.4 mm
Sun🌧️ 24°💧 21 mm
Mon🌧️ 22°💧 19.3 mm
Tue🌧️ 24°💧 3.9 mm
Wed🌤️ 27°💧 11.7 mm
Thu☀️ 26°💧 0.4 mm
Fri🌧️ 26°💧 0.4 mm
Sat🌧️ 22°💧 0.6 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Monday 7 Sept in Goroka, the forecast high is 22°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 24°C to 28°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 96% of similar days.

28°Cwarmer than usual
usually 24°C–28°C
warmer than 84% of similar days
night: cooler than usual rain: more rain than usual wind: typical
24°Ccooler than usual
usually 24°C–28°C
cooler than 71% of similar days
night: warmer than usual rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light
22°Cexceptionally cool
usually 24°C–28°C
cooler than 96% of similar days
night: near normal rain: exceptionally wet wind: lighter than usual
24°Ccooler than usual
usually 24°C–28°C
cooler than 76% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: more rain than usual wind: typical
27°Cwarmer than usual
usually 24°C–28°C
warmer than 75% of similar days
night: exceptionally cool rain: exceptionally wet wind: exceptionally light
26°Cnear normal
usually 24°C–28°C
night: exceptionally cool rain: typical rainfall wind: exceptionally strong
26°Cnear normal
usually 24°C–28°C
night: cooler than usual rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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20°28°35° 1981: 24°C1982: 24°C1983: 24°C1984: 23°C1985: 22°C1986: 24°C1987: 24°C1988: 24°C1989: 23°C1990: 22°C1991: 25°C1992: 27°C1993: 29°C1994: 24°C1995: 27°C1996: 25°C1997: 31°C1998: 27°C1999: 24°C2000: 29°C2001: 25°C2002: 28°C2003: 24°C2004: 25°C2005: 23°C2006: 24°C2007: 24°C2008: 27°C2009: 24°C2010: 25°C2011: 25°C2012: 23°C2013: 25°C2014: 25°C2015: 28°C2016: 25°C2017: 27°C2018: 24°C2019: 26°C2020: 26°C2021: 24°C2022: 27°C2023: 27°C2024: 25°C2025: 27°C 2026 forecast: 26°C current forecast 26°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 25°C by day. The coolest year was 1985 (22°C) and the warmest was 1997 (31°C). The current forecast averages 26°C - higher than in 67% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Goroka

Goroka - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Day-by-day forecast for Goroka

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:17 · sunset 18:18 · night 16° · evening 19° · rain 2.42 mm · humidity 36% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 21%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️24°moderate rain
sunrise 06:17 · sunset 18:18 · night 17° · evening 18° · rain 21.03 mm · humidity 63% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 57%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️22°moderate rain
sunrise 06:16 · sunset 18:17 · night 17° · evening 18° · rain 19.31 mm · humidity 78% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 66%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️24°light rain
sunrise 06:16 · sunset 18:17 · night 14° · evening 16° · rain 3.88 mm · humidity 55% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 80%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌤️27°scattered clouds
sunrise 06:15 · sunset 18:17 · night 13° · evening 16° · rain 11.67 mm · humidity 32% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 30%
Thursday10 September 2026
☀️26°clear sky
sunrise 06:15 · sunset 18:17 · night 12° · evening 15° · rain 0.36 mm · humidity 33% · wind 3 m/s · clouds 10%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
sunrise 06:14 · sunset 18:17 · night 16° · evening 16° · rain 0.39 mm · humidity 34% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 19%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️22°light rain
sunrise 06:14 · sunset 18:16 · night 15° · evening 17° · rain 0.57 mm · humidity 60% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 99%
Sunday13 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
sunrise 06:13 · sunset 18:16 · night 14° · evening 16° · rain 0.15 mm · humidity 41% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 96%
Monday14 September 2026
🌧️24°light rain
sunrise 06:13 · sunset 18:16 · night 17° · evening 18° · rain 4.68 mm · humidity 55% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 74%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️24°moderate rain
sunrise 06:12 · sunset 18:16 · night 17° · evening 17° · rain 12.96 mm · humidity 61% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 90%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌧️26°light rain
sunrise 06:12 · sunset 18:16 · night 16° · evening 17° · rain 2.22 mm · humidity 49% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 79%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 06:11 · sunset 18:15 · night 16° · evening 18° · rain 1.77 mm · humidity 43% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 39%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️28°light rain
sunrise 06:10 · sunset 18:15 · night 17° · evening 18° · rain 1.26 mm · humidity 39% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 78%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️22°light rain
sunrise 06:10 · sunset 18:15 · night 17° · evening 18° · rain 4.17 mm · humidity 66% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 93%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️27°light rain
sunrise 06:09 · sunset 18:15 · night 17° · evening 18° · rain 2.37 mm · humidity 43% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 24%

UV index in Goroka - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTGoroka03681111+9.2UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 20 min9Sat5.098Sun6.098Mon7.099Tue8.0910Wed9.0910Thu10.099Fri11.098Sat12.097Sun13.096Mon14.0910Tue15.0910Wed16.0910Thu17.0910Fri18.099Sat19.097Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Goroka is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.
Upcoming public holidays in Papua New Guinea: Independence Day — 16 September · Christmas Day — 25 December · Boxing Day — 26 December.

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FAQ - Goroka weather

What is the weather like in Goroka today?
Today it is about 28° during the day and 16° at night, light rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Goroka?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.