Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
86°Ftypical February high
Typical range
February climate
February in Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea · Oceania
Hot afternoons and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
86°F
Lows around 77°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
85°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days, with a mix of brief and longer spells. About 21 wet days, more than in most months.
74%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.3 hFebruary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
63%February Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In February, afternoons feel about 90° and nights feel near 83°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
10%February Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in February.
6 mphFebruary Light breeze
Sea temperature
85°FFebruary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical February day
February late afternoons are around 84°F, easing to about 81°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning83°F
Feels 89°F
Rain33%
Cloud84%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday85°F
Feels 91°F
Rain50%
Cloud87%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon84°F
Feels 90°F
Rain61%
Cloud92%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 88°F
Rain42%
Cloud94%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86 | 77 | 9.2 | 23 | 9.6 | 81 | 85 |
| Feb | 86 | 77 | 8.4 | 21 | 9.3 | 82 | 85 |
| Mar | 85 | 76 | 11.2 | 26 | 8.9 | 84 | 85 |
| Apr | 85 | 76 | 7.0 | 22 | 9.5 | 85 | 84 |
| May | 84 | 76 | 3.7 | 13 | 10.2 | 84 | 83 |
| Jun | 83 | 75 | 2.0 | 9 | 10.0 | 84 | 81 |
| Jul | 82 | 74 | 1.2 | 6 | 10.2 | 82 | 79 |
| Aug | 83 | 74 | 1.2 | 6 | 10.4 | 80 | 79 |
| Sep | 84 | 74 | 2.1 | 10 | 10.8 | 81 | 79 |
| Oct | 85 | 75 | 3.0 | 12 | 11.1 | 81 | 81 |
| Nov | 86 | 76 | 4.7 | 17 | 10.9 | 82 | 83 |
| Dec | 86 | 77 | 6.9 | 22 | 10.5 | 82 | 84 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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