Papua Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Papua, Indonesia in October.

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Jayapura Biak Merauke

Planning a journey to Papua, Indonesia 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 Papua in October

Papua, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. October in Papua generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Jayapura. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To explore the conditions in Papua, Indonesia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Merauke with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Jayapura with 203 mm (8 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Jayapura, marking it as the year's driest month.

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Best Places to Visit in Papua in October

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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 Papua

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Papua, Indonesia?

Temperature range in Papua (October)

Precipitation variation in Papua (October)

Jayapura

In October Jayapura generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
210 mm (8.3 in)
203 mm (8 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jayapura →

Biak

In October Biak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
118 hours
96 hours
Monthly rainfall
208 mm (8.2 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
214 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Biak →

Merauke

In October Merauke generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Merauke →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Papua, in Indonesia.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jayapura 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 203 mm (8 in)
Biak 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 195 mm (7.7 in)
Merauke 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)

Papua weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Papua, Indonesia in October?

In October, Papua, Indonesia generally has poor weather conditions. Jayapura sees daytime temperatures near 31°C (88°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Papua, Indonesia in October?

Jayapura averages a daytime maximum of 31°C (88°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does Papua, Indonesia get a lot of rain in October?

Yes. October brings heavy rainfall to Papua, Indonesia, with Jayapura averaging around 203 mm (8 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Papua, Indonesia?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Papua, Indonesia due to the typically poor weather in Jayapura.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Jayapura.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Papua.

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