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Alotau in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Alotau in October 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether October is a good month to travel to Alotau, Papua New Guinea.

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Is it worth visiting Alotau in October?

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Alotau in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Alotau in October in summary
Favourable weather
Min 25°C Max 28°C 203 mm 10 day(s) 83% 36% 29°C UV 7 10.7 h/day
Best activities in October
Beach and swimmingAnimal observationDiving and snorkelingWatersportsNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
High crowding 05:35 17:54
Hourly weather

Average weather in Alotau in October 2026

Favourable weather

The weather in Alotau in October 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in October. This allows you to forecast the weather in October 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Alotau in October

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Alotau in October.

Temperatures and rain in Alotau in October

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in October.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of October is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Alotau in October

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Alotau in October

Check the seasonal normals in Alotau in October and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
October
Weather data September October November
Outside temperature
Average temperature 25.7°C 26.6°C 27.4°C
Maximum temperature 26.9°C 27.9°C 28.7°C
Minimum temperature 24.5°C 25.2°C 26.0°C
Record maximum temperature 30.0°C
(2021)
30.0°C
(2009)
31.0°C
(2010)
Record low temperature 20.0°C
(2021)
21.0°C
(2014)
23.0°C
(2011)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
2 day(s)
(6%)
8 day(s)
(27%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
30 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 26.0°C 27.3°C 27.8°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 25.0°C 25.6°C 27.0°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 27.3°C 28.8°C 28.9°C
Wind
Wind speed 15 km/h 14 km/h 12 km/h
Wind temperature 24.5°C 25.2°C 26.0°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 185.3 mm 203.2 mm 193.7 mm
Number of days with precipitation 20 day(s)
(67%)
20 day(s)
(65%)
19 day(s)
(63%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 9 day(s)
(31%)
10 day(s)
(33%)
10 day(s)
(34%)
Record precipitation in one day 150.8 mm
(2011)
66.2 mm
(2013)
62.5 mm
(2011)
Other weather data
Humidity 85% 83% 82%
Visibility 9.5 km 9.4 km 9.4 km
Cloud cover 44% 36% 33%
UV index 6 7 7
Daily sunshine 10h 11h 12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h53 05h35 05h25
Sunset time 17h55 17h54 18h00
Day length 12h02 12h19 12h35
Our opinion on the climate in October
The review of Where And When favourable weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Alotau in October?

Best activities in October
Beach and swimmingAnimal observationDiving and snorkelingWatersportsNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Alotau in October last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Alotau in October 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
25°C29°C0.8 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
25°C28°C0.3 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
25°C28°C0.0 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
24°C29°C0.1 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
25°C28°C2.6 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
25°C28°C1.8 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
25°C28°C1.2 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
25°C28°C0.1 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
26°C29°C0.3 mm
10
Light rain shower
26°C29°C1.4 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
25°C29°C0.1 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
25°C28°C0.9 mm
13
Light rain shower
26°C28°C2.3 mm
14
Light rain shower
25°C26°C5.3 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
25°C28°C0.9 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
25°C28°C0.6 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
25°C30°C0.1 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
24°C29°C0.1 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
25°C28°C2.2 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
25°C28°C1.1 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
25°C29°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
23°C28°C0.0 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
25°C28°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
26°C28°C0.2 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
26°C29°C0.4 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
26°C29°C0.1 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
26°C29°C0.1 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
26°C29°C0.1 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
26°C30°C0.2 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C0.7 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
26°C30°C1.8 mm
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Where to go near Alotau in October?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Alotau in October: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Alotau in October, which places this month 6th out of 12.

Expect an average of 28°C during the day and 25°C at night, with about 203 mm of precipitation spread over 10 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 27°C on average in October, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 10.7 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming, Animal observation, Diving and snorkeling and Watersports. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 63/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Alotau are: April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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