Papua New Guinea weather in October
Planning a journey to Papua New Guinea this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Papua New Guinea in October?
October in Papua New Guinea generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Mount Hagen at 22°C to very warm in Port Moresby at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Port Moresby and 13°C in Mount Hagen. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Port Moresby with an average of 86 mm to heavy rainfall in Lae with 505 mm. Meanwhile, Port Moresby enjoys approximately 233 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Papua New Guinea, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Papua New Guinea's yearly weather, check out our Papua New Guinea climate page.
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Average weather in Port Moresby
In October Port Moresby generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Madang
In October Madang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Kokopo
In October Kokopo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Lae
In October Lae generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Mount Hagen
In October Mount Hagen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Papua New Guinea?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Port Moresby, October might be a good time to visit Papua New Guinea. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Port Moresby. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and April tend to have poor weather conditions.
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