When to go
The best time to visit the
southern coast of Papua New Guinea, which includes Port Moresby, runs from June to August or September, since it is the driest and the least hot period of the year. Along this coast, in the months of May, October, and November, the rains are rare as well, but they are a bit hotter.
On the contrary, as we have seen on the climate page, the
other parts of the country do not experience a real dry season, in fact, they are rainy all year round, and some areas, such as the coast where Lae is located, receive the greatest amount of rainfall right in this period.
However, the best period to visit the country as a whole is still
from June to August, remembering that there can be showers and thunderstorms, more or less intense, in many areas.
What to pack
All year round, bring
tropics-friendly, loose-fitting clothing, a sun hat, a scarf for the breeze, a light sweatshirt for the evening, and a light raincoat or umbrella. When going to the reef, you can bring snorkeling equipment, including water shoes or rubber-soled shoes.
In inland areas, around 2,000 meters (6,500 feet), bring spring/autumn clothes, a sweater and a jacket for the evening, and an umbrella. For the highest peaks, warm clothes, such as a down jacket, gloves, a hat, and hiking boots.
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Papua New Guinea