Kokopo weather in October (New Britain Island, Papua New Guinea)

How does the weather in Kokopo usually fare in October? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Kokopo includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 29°C. At night, they generally drop to 25°C. Average temperatures can be deceiving; some days will be hotter. Wear breathable fabrics and drink plenty of water to stay cool.

Precipitation

Kokopo in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 170 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 21 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 174 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Kokopo. June, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kokopo climate page with graphs.

 

Kokopo, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 28°C *  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 170 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 174 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Rabaul, Papua New Guinea (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Papua New Guinea in October

Find out more about the weather in Papua New Guinea and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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