Papua Region weather in October
Thinking about venturing to Papua Region this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Papua Region in October?
Papua Region is a region in Papua New Guinea. October in Papua Region generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Tufi at 28°C to very warm in Port Moresby at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Port Moresby and 25°C in Tufi. 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 Port Moresby with an average of 86 mm to heavy rainfall in Tufi with 162 mm. Meanwhile, Port Moresby enjoys approximately 233 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Papua Region, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Papua Region's yearly weather, check out our Papua Region climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 2 most popular destinations in Papua Region?
Port Moresby
In October Port Moresby generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Tufi
In October Tufi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°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 Papua Region?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Port Moresby, October might be a good time to visit Papua Region.
On average, the best time to visit Papua Region is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Port Moresby. In contrast, January, February, March and April tend to have poor weather conditions.
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