When to go · Port Moresby
Port Moresby in September
Great month. Dry; Independence Day on Sep 16 and Goroka Show.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C86°F / 22°C72°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- High
- Papua New Guinea overall
- Prices
- High
- Papua New Guinea overall
Verdict
Dry; Independence Day on Sep 16 and Goroka Show.
Weather in September
- Port MoresbyHighs around 30 °C, lows around 22 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 86 °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.
Dry season season
The best weather for sightseeing, with less rain and humidity.
Watch: Dust, and full flights around the Highlands shows.
Festival months season
Hiri Moale Festival and Independence Day.
Watch: Crowds, closures and full flights.
Festivals and holidays
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.
Independence Day
16 September · Citywide
Public holiday; crowds and closures.
Mount Hagen and Goroka shows
Aug–Sep (varies)
Highlands festivals fill flights out of Port Moresby; book flights and hotel well ahead.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Papua New Guinea overall
- High
- Prices · Papua New Guinea overall
- High
Papua New Guinea overall: Independence Day (16 Sep), the Goroka Show and Hiri Moale; the busiest and best-known month.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen