Papua New Guinea · AutumnMonth summary
Papua New Guinea weather in October
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
45°F – 57°F
🌧 Rainy days
92% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (5.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Papua New Guinea in October?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: October is an average time for Papua New Guinea. July (5.8/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Papua New Guinea in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in October
Autumn marks the end of peak season in Papua New Guinea. Temperatures drop (14°F) and rain returns (92% of days). With 92% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 46°F | 59°F | 92% | 0.5in | 7.0h | 5.3/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 46°F | 59°F | 95% | 0.5in | 6.9h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 46°F | 59°F | 96% | 0.6in | 7.0h | 5.1/10 |
| 🌧️ April | 46°F | 57°F | 94% | 0.6in | 6.7h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 46°F | 57°F | 89% | 0.5in | 8.1h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 46°F | 57°F | 89% | 0.4in | 8.2h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 45°F | 57°F | 85% | 0.4in | 7.8h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 45°F | 57°F | 88% | 0.4in | 8.0h | 5.7/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 45°F | 57°F | 87% | 0.5in | 7.9h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 45°F | 57°F | 92% | 0.5in | 8.0h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 46°F | 59°F | 91% | 0.4in | 7.8h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 46°F | 59°F | 94% | 0.6in | 7.2h | 5.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, Papua New Guinea averages 57°F, 92% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.2/10.
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Comparison
October vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 5.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Papua New Guinea in October
Is October a good time to visit Papua New Guinea?
October is not recommended for Papua New Guinea (score 5.2/10). With 92% rainy days and 8.0h of sunshine, consider July (5.8/10) instead.
Does it rain a lot in Papua New Guinea in October?
Yes, 92% of days see rain in October. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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