Rabaul Weather in October

What's the weather like in Rabaul (East New Britain) in October 2024?

The climate in Rabaul during October can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

October is in the spring in Rabaul and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

Rabaul weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.5°C 86.9°F
Nightly temperature 23.4°C 74.1°F
Average temperature 26.9°C 80.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 170 mm 6.7 ins
Rainy days 21 days
Sea temperature 29.5°C 85.1°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 8.9kph 6 mph

On average October is the 4th driest month of the year in Rabaul with around 170mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Rabaul

Rabaul average temperature in October

October rainfall

Rabaul average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Rabaul 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 Rabaul in October 2024.

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Rabaul weather stats

Rabaul weather statistics
Hottest month: October 30.3°C 86.5°F
Driest month: May 157mm 6.2ins
Sunniest month: August 6.6hrs
Coldest month: July 29.5°C 85.1°F
Wettest month: March 345mm 13.6ins
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