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Popondetta, Papua New Guinea Snapshot 2026
Where is Popondetta?
Popondetta, Papua New Guinea
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Papua New Guinea
- City
- Popondetta
- Population
- 28.2K
- Coordinates
- -8.77°, 148.23°
Popondetta is a city in Papua New Guinea with a population of approximately 28.2K. Average temperatures range from 22°C (72°F) in July to 29°C (84°F) in February. The best time to visit is June, July, August, September.
Time in Popondetta right now
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
IANA time zone
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Daylight saving
No DST
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Live weather in Popondetta
Daylight in Popondetta today
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Day length
11h 37m
Climate normals for Popondetta
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
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February
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Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C / 23°C | 36°C / 28°C | 29days (456 mm) Wet | 8.1h Good | 91% Very Muggy | 8.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| February | 29°C / 23°C | 37°C / 28°C | 28days (513 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 91% Very Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| March | 29°C / 23°C | 36°C / 28°C | 29days (498 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 91% Very Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| April | 28°C / 23°C | 35°C / 28°C | 28days (420 mm) Wet | 7.6h Good | 92% Very Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| May | 28°C / 23°C | 35°C / 28°C | 26days (287 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 90% Very Muggy | 6.6 High | Wet | View Details |
| June best | 28°C / 22°C | 33°C / 27°C | 23days (231 mm) Wet | 8.4h Good | 90% Very Muggy | 6.7 High | Wet | View Details |
| July best | 28°C / 22°C | 33°C / 26°C | 21days (191 mm) Wet | 8.8h Good | 89% Very Muggy | 6.8 High | Wet | View Details |
| August best | 28°C / 22°C | 33°C / 26°C | 23days (199 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 89% Very Muggy | 7.7 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 22°C | 34°C / 26°C | 24days (274 mm) Wet | 8.7h Good | 89% Very Muggy | 8.3 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| October | 29°C / 23°C | 35°C / 27°C | 25days (290 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 89% Very Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| November | 29°C / 23°C | 36°C / 28°C | 26days (303 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 89% Very Muggy | 8.6 Very High | Wet | View Details |
| December | 29°C / 23°C | 36°C / 28°C | 30days (519 mm) Wet | 8.5h Good | 91% Very Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Wet | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 29°C / 23°C . Feb: 29°C / 23°C . Mar: 29°C / 23°C . Apr: 28°C / 23°C . May: 28°C / 23°C . Jun: 28°C / 22°C . Jul: 28°C / 22°C . Aug: 28°C / 22°C . Sep: 28°C / 22°C . Oct: 29°C / 23°C . Nov: 29°C / 23°C . Dec: 29°C / 23°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 456 mm. Feb: 513 mm. Mar: 498 mm. Apr: 420 mm. May: 287 mm. Jun: 231 mm. Jul: 191 mm. Aug: 199 mm. Sep: 274 mm. Oct: 290 mm. Nov: 303 mm. Dec: 519 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 91%. Feb: 91%. Mar: 91%. Apr: 92%. May: 90%. Jun: 90%. Jul: 89%. Aug: 89%. Sep: 89%. Oct: 89%. Nov: 89%. Dec: 91%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 7 km/h . Feb: 7 km/h . Mar: 7 km/h . Apr: 7 km/h . May: 6 km/h . Jun: 6 km/h . Jul: 6 km/h . Aug: 7 km/h . Sep: 7 km/h . Oct: 7 km/h . Nov: 7 km/h . Dec: 7 km/h .
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperature
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 31°C . Feb: 31°C . Mar: 32°C . Apr: 31°C . May: 31°C . Jun: 30°C . Jul: 30°C . Aug: 30°C . Sep: 30°C . Oct: 31°C . Nov: 31°C . Dec: 32°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 8. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 8. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 9. Dec: UV 9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Popondetta has a population of approximately 28.2K.
The best months to visit Popondetta are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Popondetta receives approximately 4181mm of rainfall annually across 312 rainy days.
Popondetta is located in Papua New Guinea, in the Oceania region.