Climate of Goroka, Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Point-value climate at Goroka (Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea). Population approximately 39,699.
Located in Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, Goroka has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 39,699. Monthly average temperatures range from 18.4°C / 65.1°F in July to 19.9°C / 67.8°F in February, with rainfall varying from 58 mm / 2.3 in (July) to 254 mm / 10 in (February) — about 2005 mm / 78.9 in across the year. Goroka is the capital of Eastern Highlands. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Goroka's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.8°C67.6°F | 230 mm9.1″ | — |
| February | 19.9°C67.8°F | 254 mm10″ | — |
| March | 19.7°C67.5°F | 248 mm9.8″ | — |
| April | 19.6°C67.3°F | 194 mm7.6″ | — |
| May | 19.6°C67.3°F | 137 mm5.4″ | — |
| June | 18.7°C65.7°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| July | 18.4°C65.1°F | 58 mm2.3″ | — |
| August | 18.7°C65.7°F | 81 mm3.2″ | — |
| September | 19°C66.2°F | 119 mm4.7″ | — |
| October | 19.2°C66.6°F | 182 mm7.2″ | — |
| November | 19.4°C66.9°F | 185 mm7.3″ | — |
| December | 19.7°C67.5°F | 237 mm9.3″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Goroka?
Goroka does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Goroka's warmest month is February at an average of 19.9°C / 67.8°F, and its driest month is July with about 58 mm / 2.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Goroka?
Goroka, in Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 18.4°C / 65.1°F in July to 19.9°C / 67.8°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 2005 mm / 78.9 in, with the wettest month being February (254 mm / 10 in) and the driest July (58 mm / 2.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Goroka in February?
The average temperature in Goroka in February is 19.9°C / 67.8°F, with rainfall of about 254 mm / 10 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Goroka?
The driest month in Goroka is July, with about 58 mm / 2.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 18.4°C / 65.1°F.
When is the wettest month in Goroka?
The wettest month in Goroka is February, with approximately 254 mm / 10 in of average monthly rainfall.