Daru weather in December
In December, Daru sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 201 mm of rain across 23.9 wet days and about 12.5 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in December, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of December to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Daru's 8th-clearest and 10th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Daru's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 201 mm
- 23.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 30 min
- 6:08 AM – 6:39 PM
- Cloud cover
- 78%
- 8th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 10th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.86 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.7
- out of 10
Daru is capital city of Western Province, Papua New Guinea.
- Density
- 1,601/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1884
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical December day in Daru reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 3°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs about 1°C warmer than November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 26 |
| 2 | 28 | 26 |
| 3 | 28 | 26 |
| 4 | 29 | 26 |
| 5 | 29 | 26 |
| 6 | 29 | 26 |
| 7 | 29 | 26 |
| 8 | 29 | 26 |
| 9 | 29 | 26 |
| 10 | 29 | 26 |
| 11 | 29 | 26 |
| 12 | 29 | 26 |
| 13 | 29 | 26 |
| 14 | 29 | 26 |
| 15 | 29 | 26 |
| 16 | 29 | 26 |
| 17 | 29 | 26 |
| 18 | 29 | 26 |
| 19 | 29 | 26 |
| 20 | 29 | 26 |
| 21 | 29 | 26 |
| 22 | 29 | 26 |
| 23 | 29 | 26 |
| 24 | 29 | 26 |
| 25 | 29 | 26 |
| 26 | 29 | 26 |
| 27 | 29 | 26 |
| 28 | 29 | 26 |
| 29 | 29 | 26 |
| 30 | 29 | 26 |
| 31 | 29 | 26 |
How December really feels in Daru
Once humidity and wind are folded in, December averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in December is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Daru weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 3rd-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 26° | 250 | 26.9 | 12.5 | 3.2 |
| Feb | 29° / 26° | 242 | 25.4 | 12.3 | 3.1 |
| Mar | 28° / 26° | 289 | 26.7 | 12.1 | 3.4 |
| Apr | 28° / 26° | 311 | 25.7 | 11.8 | 3.8 |
| May | 27° / 26° | 234 | 25.2 | 11.6 | 4.2 |
| Jun | 26° / 25° | 160 | 22.9 | 11.5 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 26° / 25° | 95 | 19.6 | 11.5 | 5.2 |
| Aug | 25° / 24° | 84 | 17.5 | 11.7 | 5.5 |
| Sep | 26° / 25° | 72 | 16.6 | 11.9 | 5.5 |
| Oct | 27° / 25° | 111 | 17.7 | 12.2 | 5.3 |
| Nov | 28° / 26° | 129 | 18.1 | 12.4 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 29° / 26° | 201 | 23.9 | 12.5 | 3.7 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 77%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
| Cloudier (%) | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 80 | 80 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 88 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 70 |
| 2 | 29 | 71 |
| 3 | 29 | 71 |
| 4 | 29 | 71 |
| 5 | 28 | 72 |
| 6 | 28 | 72 |
| 7 | 28 | 72 |
| 8 | 27 | 73 |
| 9 | 27 | 73 |
| 10 | 26 | 74 |
| 11 | 26 | 74 |
| 12 | 26 | 74 |
| 13 | 24 | 76 |
| 14 | 24 | 76 |
| 15 | 24 | 76 |
| 16 | 24 | 76 |
| 17 | 24 | 76 |
| 18 | 23 | 77 |
| 19 | 23 | 77 |
| 20 | 23 | 77 |
| 21 | 22 | 78 |
| 22 | 20 | 80 |
| 23 | 20 | 80 |
| 24 | 18 | 82 |
| 25 | 18 | 82 |
| 26 | 17 | 83 |
| 27 | 16 | 84 |
| 28 | 15 | 85 |
| 29 | 14 | 86 |
| 30 | 14 | 86 |
| 31 | 12 | 88 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Daru gets around 201 mm of rain over 23.9 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 76% and peaks near 84% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 64 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 84 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 64 |
| 2 | 66 |
| 3 | 67 |
| 4 | 68 |
| 5 | 70 |
| 6 | 71 |
| 7 | 72 |
| 8 | 73 |
| 9 | 74 |
| 10 | 75 |
| 11 | 75 |
| 12 | 76 |
| 13 | 77 |
| 14 | 77 |
| 15 | 77 |
| 16 | 77 |
| 17 | 77 |
| 18 | 78 |
| 19 | 78 |
| 20 | 78 |
| 21 | 79 |
| 22 | 79 |
| 23 | 80 |
| 24 | 81 |
| 25 | 81 |
| 26 | 82 |
| 27 | 82 |
| 28 | 83 |
| 29 | 83 |
| 30 | 84 |
| 31 | 84 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the miserable band about 70% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oppressive (%) | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Miserable (%) | 61 | 62 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 38 | 61 |
| 2 | 1 | 37 | 62 |
| 3 | 0 | 36 | 64 |
| 4 | 0 | 35 | 65 |
| 5 | 0 | 34 | 66 |
| 6 | 0 | 33 | 67 |
| 7 | 0 | 32 | 68 |
| 8 | 0 | 31 | 69 |
| 9 | 0 | 31 | 69 |
| 10 | 0 | 31 | 69 |
| 11 | 0 | 31 | 69 |
| 12 | 0 | 31 | 69 |
| 13 | 0 | 31 | 69 |
| 14 | 0 | 31 | 69 |
| 15 | 0 | 31 | 69 |
| 16 | 0 | 31 | 69 |
| 17 | 0 | 31 | 69 |
| 18 | 0 | 31 | 69 |
| 19 | 0 | 30 | 70 |
| 20 | 0 | 29 | 71 |
| 21 | 0 | 29 | 71 |
| 22 | 0 | 28 | 72 |
| 23 | 0 | 27 | 73 |
| 24 | 0 | 26 | 74 |
| 25 | 0 | 25 | 75 |
| 26 | 0 | 24 | 76 |
| 27 | 0 | 24 | 76 |
| 28 | 0 | 23 | 77 |
| 29 | 0 | 23 | 77 |
| 30 | 0 | 23 | 77 |
| 31 | 0 | 23 | 77 |
Wind in December
Winds average 12 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 12 | light breeze |
| 8 | 12 | light breeze |
| 9 | 12 | light breeze |
| 10 | 12 | light breeze |
| 11 | 12 | light breeze |
| 12 | 12 | light breeze |
| 13 | 12 | light breeze |
| 14 | 12 | light breeze |
| 15 | 12 | light breeze |
| 16 | 12 | light breeze |
| 17 | 12 | light breeze |
| 18 | 12 | light breeze |
| 19 | 12 | light breeze |
| 20 | 12 | light breeze |
| 21 | 12 | light breeze |
| 22 | 12 | light breeze |
| 23 | 12 | light breeze |
| 24 | 12 | light breeze |
| 25 | 12 | light breeze |
| 26 | 12 | light breeze |
| 27 | 12 | light breeze |
| 28 | 12 | light breeze |
| 29 | 12 | light breeze |
| 30 | 12 | light breeze |
| 31 | 12 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min at the start of December to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:02 AM to 6:15 AM, and sunset from 6:32 PM to 6:46 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 6:02 | 6:32 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 6:02 | 6:32 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 6:03 | 6:33 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 6:03 | 6:33 |
| 5 | 12.5 | 6:03 | 6:34 |
| 6 | 12.5 | 6:04 | 6:34 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 6:04 | 6:35 |
| 8 | 12.5 | 6:04 | 6:35 |
| 9 | 12.5 | 6:05 | 6:36 |
| 10 | 12.5 | 6:05 | 6:36 |
| 11 | 12.5 | 6:05 | 6:37 |
| 12 | 12.5 | 6:06 | 6:37 |
| 13 | 12.5 | 6:06 | 6:38 |
| 14 | 12.5 | 6:07 | 6:38 |
| 15 | 12.5 | 6:07 | 6:39 |
| 16 | 12.5 | 6:08 | 6:39 |
| 17 | 12.5 | 6:08 | 6:40 |
| 18 | 12.5 | 6:08 | 6:40 |
| 19 | 12.5 | 6:09 | 6:41 |
| 20 | 12.5 | 6:09 | 6:41 |
| 21 | 12.5 | 6:10 | 6:42 |
| 22 | 12.5 | 6:10 | 6:42 |
| 23 | 12.5 | 6:11 | 6:42 |
| 24 | 12.5 | 6:11 | 6:43 |
| 25 | 12.5 | 6:12 | 6:43 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 6:12 | 6:44 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 6:13 | 6:44 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 6:13 | 6:45 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 6:14 | 6:45 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 6:14 | 6:46 |
| 31 | 12.5 | 6:15 | 6:46 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 5.86 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.11 kWh/m² to a high of 6.19 kWh/m² in November across the year — December's 5.86 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.8 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Daru
In December, Daru sits inside its cyclone and rainy season season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Daru sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Daru's rainy season runs December–June, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Daru?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Daru.
What to pack for Daru in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Daru sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 24 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Daru in December
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in December — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in January at about 29°C and coldest in August near 26°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 28 | Warm |
| Jun | 27 | Warm |
| Jul | 26 | Warm |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 26 | Warm |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Daru in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Daru peaks around February 20 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 9 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Where is Daru?
Daru sits at 9.1°S, 143.2°E, 11 m above sea level, in Papua New Guinea. The nearest listed city is Merauke, 315 km away.
Topography around Daru
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Daru.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Daru has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 24 m around an average of 4 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 46 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 80 m.
The land around Daru is covered by water (55%) and mangroves (24%) within 3 km, water (60%) and trees (31%) within 16 km, and water (63%) and trees (34%) within 80 km.
Papua New Guinea travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type I
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 58% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,020
- 2025
- Homicide rate
- 9.3
- per 100k, 2010
- Road deaths
- 12.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Daru (-9.0779°, 143.2089°, elevation 11 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).