Climate Insights for Mount Hagen
Mt Hagen District, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea
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
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
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
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.