Climate Insights for Mount Hagen

Mt Hagen District, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea

Hottest
January
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
June
14°C low57°F low
Wettest
February
540 mm rain21.3 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Mount Hagen is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 4,280 mm of precipitation falls per year. Mount Hagen receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mount Hagen sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Mount Hagen is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 168.5 in of precipitation falls per year. Mount Hagen receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mount Hagen sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 15°FebMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 15°MarMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 15°AprMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 15°MayMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°JunMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 14°JulMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 14°AugMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 14°SepMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 14°OctMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°NovMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 14°DecMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 73°FAverage: 65°FMin: 59°FFebMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 59°FMarMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 59°FAprMax: 72°FAverage: 64°FMin: 58°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 58°FJunMax: 72°FAverage: 63°FMin: 57°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 63°FMin: 57°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 63°FMin: 57°FSepMax: 72°FAverage: 63°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 57°FNovMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 58°FDecMax: 73°FAverage: 65°FMin: 59°F
Max
Average
Min

Mount Hagen has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 17°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.Mount Hagen has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 65°F. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 63°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mm500mm550mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 514mmFebPrecipitation: 540mmMarPrecipitation: 516mmAprPrecipitation: 449mmMayPrecipitation: 271mmJunPrecipitation: 179mmJulPrecipitation: 197mmAugPrecipitation: 199mmSepPrecipitation: 251mmOctPrecipitation: 315mmNovPrecipitation: 385mmDecPrecipitation: 463mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 20.2inFebPrecipitation: 21.3inMarPrecipitation: 20.3inAprPrecipitation: 17.7inMayPrecipitation: 10.7inJunPrecipitation: 7inJulPrecipitation: 7.8inAugPrecipitation: 7.8inSepPrecipitation: 9.9inOctPrecipitation: 12.4inNovPrecipitation: 15.2inDecPrecipitation: 18.2in
Precipitation

Mount Hagen is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4,280 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 357 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 540 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 179 mm. That's 362 mm less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Mount Hagen is a very wet location, receiving approximately 168.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14.1 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 21.3 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 7 in. That's 14.3 in less than February, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 4km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 2mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 2mphNovWind Speed: 2mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Mount Hagen is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Mount Hagen is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mount Hagen based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mount Hagen based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
15 °C59 °F
23 °C73 °F
4 km/h2 mph
514 mm20.2 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
15 °C59 °F
23 °C73 °F
4 km/h2 mph
540 mm21.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
15 °C59 °F
23 °C73 °F
4 km/h2 mph
516 mm20.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
15 °C58 °F
22 °C72 °F
4 km/h2 mph
449 mm17.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C58 °F
23 °C73 °F
4 km/h2 mph
271 mm10.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
14 °C57 °F
22 °C72 °F
4 km/h2 mph
179 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C57 °F
22 °C71 °F
4 km/h2 mph
197 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C57 °F
22 °C72 °F
4 km/h3 mph
199 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
22 °C72 °F
4 km/h3 mph
251 mm9.9 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C57 °F
23 °C73 °F
4 km/h2 mph
315 mm12.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C58 °F
23 °C73 °F
4 km/h2 mph
385 mm15.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
15 °C59 °F
23 °C73 °F
4 km/h2 mph
463 mm18.2 in
0 cm0 in