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Port Moresby has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw) with hot temperatures year-round, a pronounced dry season, and a wetter summer period. Long-term climate data for Papua New Guinea indicates Port Moresby is warmer and drier than many other parts of the country, with mean temperatures around 26–28°C and lower rainfall than the national average. The city is generally sunny and warm, but humidity and rainfall rise during the wet season.
Summer Average
29°C
Winter Average
26°C
Climate Type
Tropical Savanna
Rainy Days
120
Sunny Days
250
Humidity
70%
Spring
September - November
27-31°C
Spring is hot and mostly dry to seasonally transitional, with increasing humidity and occasional build-up showers toward November. Conditions remain warm enough for outdoor activity, but heat and sun exposure are common.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
December - February
28-31°C
Summer is the wettest and most humid part of the year, with frequent showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures stay high and relatively steady, typical of Port Moresby's tropical lowland climate.
High rainfall
Autumn
March - May
27-30°C
Autumn is a transition period from the wet season into drier weather. Rainfall gradually decreases, while temperatures remain warm and humidity starts to ease.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
June - August
25-29°C
Winter is the driest and most comfortable time of year, with lower rainfall and more sunshine. Temperatures remain warm, and this is typically the best season for travel.
Low rainfall
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Air Quality
Port Moresby
Port Moresby ist ein Ziel mit hohen Einsätzen und hohen Belohnungen, das primär durch spezialisierte Branchenrollen angetrieben wird. Für Fachkräfte, die in Pionier-Märkten aufblühen, bietet die Stadt ein einzigartiges Gefühl der Bestimmung und eine eng verbundene, widerstandsfähige Expat-Gemeinschaft. Das Leben hier ist durch einen starken Kontrast geprägt: Man findet gehobene, abgeschirmte Wohnviertel und eine zuverlässige private Gesundheitsversorgung, doch die tägliche Fortbewegung erfordert eine erhebliche logistische Planung und ein geschärftes Bewusstsein für die persönliche Sicherheit.
Obwohl sich der Lebensstil um private Social Clubs und Küstenfluchten dreht, ist die Realität von einer kontrollierten Isolation geprägt. Sie werden hochwertige Annehmlichkeiten innerhalb gesicherter Blasen genießen, aber der Mangel an nahtlosem öffentlichem Nahverkehr und die Notwendigkeit privater Sicherheitsdienste sind Kompromisse, die man eingehen muss, um komfortabel zu leben.
Advantages
Port Moresby
Rich cultural heritage sites
Multiple university options
Abundant parks and green spaces
Diverse educational institutions
Growing business opportunities
Disadvantages
Port Moresby
High crime and safety concerns
Limited infrastructure development
Expensive cost of living
Poor public transportation
Limited job opportunities
Safety & Security in Port Moresby
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Poor
32
/100
Papua New Guinea Avg
50
Oceania Avg
55
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Port Moresby to Papua New Guinea averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea Average
Safety Index
0510
Critical
Safety from Crime
0510
Dangerous
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Critical
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Critical
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Dangerous
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Dangerous
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: N/A
Data Currently Under Investigation
Environmental risk assessments are being researched. The indicators below show what data will be available soon.
