Goroka
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Goroka month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Goroka are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–23°C. October is usually the warmest month (average high 24°C), July the coldest (average low 14°C), and March the wettest (about 334 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.4 | 14.6 | 255 | 8.0 |
| February | 23.1 | 14.7 | 270 | 7.2 |
| March | 23.3 | 14.7 | 334 | 7.5 |
| April | 23.0 | 14.7 | 263 | 7.7 |
| May | 23.2 | 14.7 | 207 | 8.8 |
| June | 22.5 | 13.7 | 168 | 9.3 |
| July | 22.4 | 13.6 | 160 | 9.1 |
| August | 22.6 | 13.6 | 185 | 9.2 |
| September | 23.0 | 13.7 | 204 | 9.2 |
| October | 23.6 | 14.0 | 230 | 9.2 |
| November | 23.6 | 14.3 | 235 | 8.7 |
| December | 23.5 | 14.7 | 253 | 8.0 |
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01 · OverviewGoroka, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Goroka took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Goroka
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Goroka
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Goroka
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Goroka
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Goroka
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Goroka
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Frequently Asked Questions about Goroka
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01 · Q&AWhere is Goroka located and what are its coordinates?
Goroka is situated in Papua New Guinea at geographic coordinates -6.0850, 145.3867 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Goroka?
Goroka has a recorded population of approximately 18,503 and observes the Pacific/Port_Moresby time zone (PGK).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Goroka?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Goroka include en-PG, ho, meu, tpi, and the circulating currency is PGK.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Goroka?
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