worldweatherTemperatures this week
28-30°CAverage forecast high: 29°C. Historical reference for these dates: 29°C.
Weather in Port Moresby - 14-day forecast
Forecast updated: Tuesday 3 NovemberWeather history: NASA POWER · 1981-2025
Weather in the coming days
What will the week bring? Port Moresby
3 November Port Moresby: the high will be about 28°C and the low 24°C. Trace rainfall - around 0.2 mm. 4 November it will be similarly warm: with a high of about 28°C.
28°C
maximum on Tue 3 Nov
Temperature, rainfall and historical comparison
Weather forecast compared with previous years
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Forecast: daily highTypical range 1991-2020
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Tuesday 3 November
Daily high28°CUsually 28-30°C
Daily low24°CColdest part of the day
Rainfall total0.2 mmTrace rainfall
Maximum wind speed17 km/hForecast wind speed
Cooler than usual. The historical comparison uses daily highs at this time of year. Less than 1 mm of rain is forecast for the day.
Full day-by-day forecast - table
| Date | Max. / min. | Rain | Typical daily high | Max. wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 3 November | 28° / 24° | 0.2 mm | 28-30°C | 17 km/h |
| Wednesday 4 November | 28° / 23° | 0.3 mm | 28-30°C | 17 km/h |
| Thursday 5 November | 29° / 23° | 0.3 mm | 28-30°C | 18 km/h |
| Friday 6 November | 29° / 23° | 0.2 mm | 28-30°C | 15 km/h |
| Saturday 7 November | 29° / 24° | 1.3 mm | 28-30°C | 15 km/h |
| Sunday 8 November | 30° / 24° | 0.6 mm | 28-30°C | 15 km/h |
| Monday 9 November | 29° / 24° | 2.1 mm | 28-30°C | 17 km/h |
| Tuesday 10 November | 29° / 24° | 1.2 mm | 28-30°C | 23 km/h |
| Wednesday 11 November | 28° / 24° | 1.7 mm | 28-30°C | 23 km/h |
| Thursday 12 November | 29° / 24° | 0.2 mm | 28-30°C | 20 km/h |
| Friday 13 November | 30° / 24° | 0.5 mm | 28-30°C | 15 km/h |
| Saturday 14 November | 30° / 25° | 4 mm | 28-30°C | 14 km/h |
| Sunday 15 November | 30° / 25° | 2.3 mm | 28-30°C | 14 km/h |
| Monday 16 November | 30° / 25° | 1.8 mm | 28-30°C | 17 km/h |
What stands out this week?
Temperature changes
No sharp coolingThe first 7 forecast days show no day-to-day drop of 3°C or more in the high.
Will it rain?
2 days with rain ≥1 mm7-day total: 4.9 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 1-25 mm.
This summary covers the first 7 forecast days. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. The historical comparison shows how often such days occurred in previous years.
Weather history 1981-2025
NASA POWERThe same week in previous years
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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From 1981 to 2025, the 3-9 Nov period averaged 29°C by day. The coolest year was 1986 (27°C) and the warmest was 1995 (31°C). The current forecast averages 29°C - lower than in 64% of historical years.
How do we compare the forecast with history?
The forecast chart band shows the 20th-80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020, using the date and a ±7-calendar-day window. The line shows the forecast daily high. The year-by-year chart compares average highs over the same seven dates.
NASA POWER (MERRA-2) data describe conditions in the grid cell covering the location. Elevation and local conditions can affect the comparison.
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What weather is typical in the following weeks?
For dates beyond the 14-day forecast, we show typical conditions based on historical data.
Tue 17 Nov - Mon 30 Nov29°C / 27°Cusual daily high / low
Tue 1 Dec - Thu 17 Dec30°C / 27°Cusual daily high / low
Average of the daily medians for the following dates from 1991-2020. A comparison based on historical data.
Downloadable forecast graphic
Detailed weather forecast for Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
UV index in Port Moresby - is it safe to sunbathe?
Today the UV index in Port Moresby 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.
Sea temperature - Port Moresby
Water today
27°C
Week avg
27°C
Waves today
0.8 m
How's the water?
warm
16-day sea temperature forecast:
Average sea temperature through the year:
Sea-surface temperature from marine models, updated daily. See also: where the sea is warmest right now.
Air quality and smog in Port Moresby
Air quality in Port Moresby is currently very good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 8.1 µg/m³, PM10: 10.8 µg/m³.
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Moresby | 8.1 | 10.8 | very good |
CAMS air-quality model data provided by Open-Meteo, updated daily. Colours represent PM2.5 concentration bands. Data time: 2026-11-03 12:00.
Port Moresby weather through the year
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C | 24°C | 41% |
| February | 31°C | 24°C | 30% |
| March | 31°C | 24°C | 42% |
| April | 31°C | 24°C | 25% |
| May | 30°C | 25°C | 16% |
| June ★ | 30°C | 24°C | 10% |
| July ★ | 30°C | 24°C | 9% |
| August ★ | 29°C | 24°C | 11% |
| September ★ | 30°C | 24°C | 9% |
| October ★ | 30°C | 25°C | 15% |
| November | 31°C | 25°C | 14% |
| December | 32°C | 25°C | 17% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Warmest, driest months on average: June, July, August, September.
Upcoming public holidays in Papua New Guinea: Christmas Day — 25 December · Boxing Day — 26 December · New Year's Day — 1 January.
Nearby and related places
Weather and travel dates: Port Moresby
Based on the historical data in the climate table for this location.
Warmest months
January · December
Average daytime temperature: 32°C
Coolest months
August
Average daytime temperature: 29°C
Lowest share of days with precipitation
July · September
Share of days with precipitation: 9%
Before you travel
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FAQ - Port Moresby weather
What will the weather be like today and tomorrow?
3 November Port Moresby: the high will be about 28°C and the low 24°C. Trace rainfall - around 0.2 mm. 4 November it will be similarly warm: with a high of about 28°C.
Will it rain in the coming days?
7-day total: 4.9 mm. Across 45 historical seasons, the typical range for the same dates was 1-25 mm.
What does the typical range on the chart mean?
It is the range between the 20th and 80th percentiles of NASA POWER daily highs from 1991-2020 for this time of year.
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