Weather in Port Moresby in August
In an average August, Port Moresby sees a daily high around 28°C and a low around 21°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 26°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 21°C |
| Typical low range | 19°C to 22°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
32°C
2026-08-25
Lowest
22°C
1982-08-04
Low
Highest
24°C
2026-08-26
Lowest
14°C
1990-08-23
Feels-like
Highest
42°C
1992-08-24
Lowest
22°C
1982-08-04
Humidity
Highest
21.8 g/m³
2024-08-14
Lowest
12.0 g/m³
1990-08-23
Wind
Highest
28 km/h
2026-08-29
Lowest
4 km/h
2005-08-03
Gust
Highest
64 km/h
1980-08-09
Lowest
15 km/h
2005-08-03
Precip
Wettest
173 mm
1991
Driest
2 mm
1997
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