Weather in October in Papua
Planning a journey to Papua 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 in October?
Papua 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 and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Jayapura. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Papua in October, check out the map below. 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 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 to heavy rainfall in Jayapura with 203 mm. 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.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Papua climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 3 most popular destinations in Papua?
Jayapura
In October Jayapura generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Biak
In October Biak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Merauke
In October Merauke generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Papua, in Indonesia.
Is October the best time to visit Papua?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Papua 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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