Highlands Region Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea in October.

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Mount Hagen Goroka Misima Island

Planning a journey to Highlands Region, 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 to Expect in Highlands Region in October

Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea is a region in Papua New Guinea. October in Highlands Region generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 22°C (72°F) in Mount Hagen to 28°C (82°F) in Misima Island. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Misima Island and 13°C (55°F) in Mount Hagen.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Misima Island with an average of 180 mm (7.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Mount Hagen with 358 mm (14 in).

Explore Highlands Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Highlands Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Mount Hagen)

January23°C (73°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April23°C (73°F) May23°C (73°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September22°C (72°F) October22°C (72°F) November23°C (73°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Highlands Region in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Highlands Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Highlands Region

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea?

Temperature range in Highlands Region (October)

Precipitation variation in Highlands Region (October)

Mount Hagen

In October Mount Hagen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
299 mm (12 in)
358 mm (14 in)
370 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Mount Hagen →

Goroka

In October Goroka generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
183 mm (7.2 in)
221 mm (8.7 in)
272 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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Misima Island

In October Misima Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
181 mm (7.1 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Misima Island →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Highlands Region in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mount Hagen 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 358 mm (14 in)
Goroka 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 221 mm (8.7 in)
Misima Island 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)

Highlands Region weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea in October?

October in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea brings poor weather. In Mount Hagen, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea in October?

Average temperatures in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea during October range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 22°C (72°F) in Mount Hagen.

Does Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea get a lot of rain in October?

Rainfall in Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea peaks during October. Mount Hagen averages roughly 358 mm (14 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea due to the typically poor weather in Mount Hagen.

On average, the best time to visit Highlands Region, Papua New Guinea is in June, July and August with generally unpleasant weather in Mount Hagen.

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