Port Moresby in August

Dry; the Mount Hagen Show fills flights to the Highlands.

• Port MoresbyHighs around 29 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 84 °F, lows around 72 °F, rain on about 3 days
• Port Moresby and the south coast, Papua New Guinea · Port Moresby, Central Province, Kokoda Trackbest weather

  Rain shadow: the capital is dry May–November and wet and humid December–April; the Kokoda Track trekking season is April–November, busiest June–September.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Hiri Moale Festival check

  Varies · Port Moresby

  Motu cultural festival; check dates with the organisers.

• Highlands shows check

  Varies · Mount Hagen and Goroka

  Flights out of Port Moresby fill; book early.

• Mount Hagen and Goroka shows

  Aug–Sep (varies)

  Highlands festivals fill flights out of Port Moresby; book flights and hotel well ahead.

• Mount Hagen Cultural Show big impact

  Mid-August (check dates) · Papua New Guinea

  Hundreds of clan groups in bilas (dress) perform; Mount Hagen hotels and Highlands flights sell out months ahead.

Crowds · Papua New Guinea overall

High

Prices · Papua New Guinea overall

High

Papua New Guinea overall: Mount Hagen Show and Kokoda peak; book flights and lodges months ahead.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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