Climate of Mount Hagen, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
Point-value climate at Mount Hagen (Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea). Population approximately 59,064.
Located in Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea, Mount Hagen has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 59,064. Monthly average temperatures range from 17.6°C / 63.7°F in July to 19°C / 66.2°F in January, with rainfall varying from 119 mm / 4.7 in (June) to 288 mm / 11.3 in (March) — about 2541 mm / 100 in across the year. Mount Hagen is the capital of Western Highlands. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mount Hagen's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C66.2°F | 273 mm10.7″ | — |
| February | 19°C66.2°F | 273 mm10.7″ | — |
| March | 18.8°C65.8°F | 288 mm11.3″ | — |
| April | 18.7°C65.7°F | 246 mm9.7″ | — |
| May | 18.9°C66°F | 183 mm7.2″ | — |
| June | 18°C64.4°F | 119 mm4.7″ | — |
| July | 17.6°C63.7°F | 133 mm5.2″ | — |
| August | 17.9°C64.2°F | 138 mm5.4″ | — |
| September | 18.3°C64.9°F | 190 mm7.5″ | — |
| October | 18.4°C65.1°F | 226 mm8.9″ | — |
| November | 18.3°C64.9°F | 207 mm8.1″ | — |
| December | 18.9°C66°F | 265 mm10.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Mount Hagen?
Mount Hagen does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Mount Hagen's warmest month is January at an average of 19°C / 66.2°F, and its driest month is June with about 119 mm / 4.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Mount Hagen?
Mount Hagen, in Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 17.6°C / 63.7°F in July to 19°C / 66.2°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 2541 mm / 100 in, with the wettest month being March (288 mm / 11.3 in) and the driest June (119 mm / 4.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Mount Hagen in January?
The average temperature in Mount Hagen in January is 19°C / 66.2°F, with rainfall of about 273 mm / 10.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Mount Hagen?
The driest month in Mount Hagen is June, with about 119 mm / 4.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 18°C / 64.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Mount Hagen?
The wettest month in Mount Hagen is March, with approximately 288 mm / 11.3 in of average monthly rainfall.