Geography of Papua New Guinea - Climate

Climate

Tropical; northwest monsoon (December to March), southeast monsoon (May to October); slight seasonal temperature variation. In lower altitudes, the temperature is around 80°F (27°C) year round. But the higher altitudes are a constant 70°F (21°C).

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