October weather forecast
Papua New Guinea

October in Papua New Guinea marks a further shift towards the wet season, with rainfall gradually increasing compared to the preceding months. However, it is worth noting that precipitation levels remain lower than the peak wet season. The temperatures, adhering to the country's tropical climate, continue to range from 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F).

In the coastal cities of Port Moresby and Lae, the increase in rainfall becomes more evident in October. The cloud cover begins to increase, leading to fewer sunshine hours and marking the gradual onset of the wet season.

Similarly, in the highlands, cities such as Goroka and Mount Hagen experience an uptick in rainfall. Despite the increase in cloud cover and rainfall, the nights remain relatively cooler due to the altitude, offering a pleasant respite from the warm daytime temperatures.

Looking ahead to November, the upward trend in rainfall persists across Papua New Guinea as the country moves deeper into the wet season. However, the temperatures continue to stay within the typical range of 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F), maintaining the warm tropical conditions for which the country is known.

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• Port Moresby - October »
  In Port Moresby during October, the rain falls for 20.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 110mm (4.33") of precipitation. In Port Moresby in October, during 20.4 rainfall days, 110mm (4.33") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Lae - October »
  In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:06. In Lae, Papua New Guinea, in October, it is raining for 23.5 days, with typically 133mm (5.24") of accumulated precipitation.
• Mount Hagen - October »
  Temperatures in Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea, reach their maximum during October through December, recording an average high-temperature of 30°C (86°F). January, October through December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Mount Hagen.
• Madang - October »
  On the first day of October in Madang sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:11. In Madang the average relative humidity in October is 83%.
• Wewak - October »
  The months with the highest UV index in Wewak are February, April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the highest UV index in Wewak are February, April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Goroka - October »
  On the first day of October in Goroka sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:12. In Goroka, during October, the rain falls for 21 days and regularly aggregates up to 186mm (7.32") of precipitation.
• Kokopo - October »
  In Kokopo in October, during 24.5 rainfall days, 131mm (5.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kokopo during October, the rain falls for 24.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 131mm (5.16") of precipitation.
• Mendi - October »
  On the last day of October, in Mendi sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:18 +10. With October's arrival, Mendi notes an average high-temperature of a warm 23.3°C (73.9°F), closely following the trend of the preceding month.
• Kimbe - October »
  On the first day of October in Kimbe sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 17:53. The least humid month in Kimbe is October, with an average relative humidity of 80%.
• Arawa - October »
  October in Arawa meshes the characteristics of the preceding and succeeding months to create its own weather identity. In Arawa, in October, during 29.5 rainfall days, 493mm (19.41") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Vanimo - October »
  The months with the warmest seawater in Vanimo are October and November, with an average sea temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F). The months with the warmest seawater in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, are October and November, with an average sea temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F).