Port Moresby Weather in October

What's the weather like in Port Moresby (National Capital District) in October 2024?

The climate in Port Moresby during October can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.

October is in the spring in Port Moresby and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Port Moresby weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31°C 87.7°F
Nightly temperature 22.9°C 73.1°F
Average temperature 26.9°C 80.4°F
Daily sunshine 7.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 87 mm 3.4 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 26.5°C 79.6°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average October is the 5th driest month of the year in Port Moresby with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Port Moresby

Port Moresby average temperature in October

October rainfall

Port Moresby average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Port Moresby average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Port Moresby in October 2024.

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Port Moresby weather stats

Port Moresby weather statistics
Hottest month: December 31.3°C 88.3°F
Driest month: July 40mm 1.6ins
Sunniest month: October 7.6hrs
Coldest month: July 28.6°C 83.5°F
Wettest month: March 248mm 9.8ins
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