Papua weather in October
Considering a trip to Papua 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 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.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Jayapura. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
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. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Jayapura.
For specific regional insights in Papua for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Papua climate page.
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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.
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