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Papua New Guinea is a diverse island nation in the southwestern Pacific, known for its rainforests, mountains, coral reefs, and strong cultural traditions. Visitors can explore traditional villages, experience local customs, and enjoy diving and snorkeling in waters rich with marine life. Most visits begin in Port Moresby, the main port and capital. Key attractions include the Port Moresby Nature Park, the National Museum & Art Gallery, and the Bomana War Cemetery. Visitors can also see the Parliament House and take in views from nearby Varirata National Park. Papua New Guinea offers an immersive and less-developed travel experience.
Language:
Pidgin
Currency:
Papua New Guinea Kina (PGK)
| Papua New Guinea Weather | ||||||||||||
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| Temperature (Fahrenheit) | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| High | 89 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 89 | 90 | 90 |
| Low | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 |
| Temperature (Celsius) | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| High | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Low | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Precipitation | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Inches | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Centimeters | 18 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 13 |
| Humidity | ||||||||||||
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Percent | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 94 | 92 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 91 | 93 | 94 |
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