Port Moresby weather in November

November in Port Moresby: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 39°C afternoons.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Port Moresby🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea · South Pacific · City65
  1. 51Jan
  2. 55Feb
  3. 49Mar
  4. 56Apr
  5. 62May
  6. 72Jun
  7. 74Jul
  8. 75Aug
  9. 71Sep
  10. 67Oct
  11. 65Nov
  12. 60Dec

#6 of 12 months in Port Moresby · #955 of 1413 destinations to visit in November · comfort 65/100 (tier C)

Days
33°C
Nights
25°C
Wet days
17
Sun
10.7 h
Humidity
81%
Daylight
13 h
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Photo: Toktok No Maski Productions · Pexels

Traveller notes on Port Moresby in November

Other months in Port Moresby

Detailed month-specific trip reports for Port Moresby are limited on the forum, with most Papua New Guinea travel discussion focused on itinerary planning and logistics rather than granular weather detail for February specifically. Given the thin destination-specific coverage, this note leans on the well-established regional pattern for this part of the South Pacific: February sits within the Southern Hemisphere's wet season here, meaning hot, humid conditions with frequent rain and real afternoon thunderstorm activity typical of a tropical monsoon climate. Posters discussing PNG travel generally note that humidity and rain are part of the deal regardless of exact month, with proper rain gear and flexible outdoor plans recommended as standard preparation for a February visit to Port Moresby.
Tripadvisor community · February · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Forum posters flag August trade winds as capable of running quite strong across Papua New Guinea, a real factor for coastal areas and boat travel. Posters note the southeast of the country (Alotau and surrounding islands) gets most of its rain in the July-August stretch specifically, though this is a different region from Port Moresby itself. Posters generally rate October as offering mainly dry weather with just occasional showers, implying August around Port Moresby should already be within the broader dry season but with real wind to plan around. Given how few detailed trip reports exist specifically for Port Moresby's August weather, this general seasonal pattern - dry but breezy - is the most reliable guide available.
Tripadvisor community · August · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Port Moresby climate normals — November

Daytime high33°C / 91°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low25°C / 77°F
Feels like (high)39°C / 102°F
Sea temperature28°C / 83°F♨️ bath-warm
Rainfall110 mm / 4.3 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days17 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 75°F
Sunshine10.7 h/day
Daylight12.5 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)35🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Port Moresby in November

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

BusyKokoda walking season(estimated)

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Best months for Port Moresby's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherPort Moresby's weather peaks June–August.

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What's on in Port Moresby in November

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Rule

    Kokoda trek permit

    1 Jan – 31 Dec

    Everyone walking the Kokoda Track needs a permit from the track authority, independent or on a tour, and the fee funds the villages along it. Owers' Corner, the southern trailhead, is an hour and a half out of Moresby. Source ↗

  • Season

    Kokoda walking season

    1 Apr – 15 Nov · usuallyTrail seasonCrowdedBook early

    Companies run the track between about April and November, when the creek crossings are lower and the mud is merely bad. The two Anzac-week departures and the August school groups fill first.

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Port Moresby in November — FAQ

Is November a good time to visit Port Moresby?
November in Port Moresby: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 39°C afternoons. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Port Moresby on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
What is the weather like in Port Moresby in November?
In November, Port Moresby averages a daily high of 32.5°C and a low of 24.8°C, with about 110.4 mm of rain over roughly 16.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Port Moresby in November?
Port Moresby has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in November.