Highlands Region weather in October
Considering a trip to Highlands Region this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Highlands Region in October?
Highlands Region is a region in Papua New Guinea. October in Highlands Region generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C in Mount Hagen to 28°C in Misima Island. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Misima Island and 13°C in Mount Hagen.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Misima Island with an average of 180 mm to heavy rainfall in Mount Hagen with 358 mm.
For specific regional insights in Highlands Region for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Highlands Region climate page.
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Popular destinations in Highlands Region
What is the weather like in October for the 2 most popular destinations in Highlands Region?
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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Average weather in Misima Island
In October Misima Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Highlands Region?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Highlands Region due to the typically poor weather in Mount Hagen.
On average, the best time to visit Highlands Region is in June, July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Mount Hagen.
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