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Lae in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Lae 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 Lae, Papua New Guinea.

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Lae in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Lae in October in summary
Fair weather
Min 22°C Max 27°C 317 mm 16 day(s) 81% 36% 31°C UV 6 12.3 h/day
Best activities in October
Beach and swimming
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds 05:51 18:05
Hourly weather

Average weather in Lae in October 2026

Fair weather

The weather in Lae 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 Lae in October

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

Temperatures and rain in Lae 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

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Lae in October

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Lae in October

Check the seasonal normals in Lae 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 23.3°C 24.4°C 25.1°C
Maximum temperature 25.8°C 27.0°C 27.7°C
Minimum temperature 20.8°C 21.8°C 22.5°C
Record maximum temperature 31.0°C
(2016)
33.0°C
(2021)
34.0°C
(2018)
Record low temperature 17.0°C
(2009)
18.0°C
(2009)
19.0°C
(2009)
Number of days at +30° 3 day(s)
(10%)
8 day(s)
(26%)
12 day(s)
(40%)
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) 28.2°C 29.4°C 29.7°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 27.0°C 27.9°C 28.5°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 29.8°C 30.5°C 30.5°C
Wind
Wind speed 10 km/h 10 km/h 10 km/h
Wind temperature 20.8°C 21.8°C 22.5°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 325.7 mm 316.7 mm 285.5 mm
Number of days with precipitation 24 day(s)
(80%)
24 day(s)
(77%)
25 day(s)
(83%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 16 day(s)
(53%)
16 day(s)
(51%)
14 day(s)
(48%)
Record precipitation in one day 111.0 mm
(2019)
127.1 mm
(2019)
96.5 mm
(2019)
Other weather data
Humidity 85% 81% 80%
Visibility 8.9 km 9.0 km 9.0 km
Cloud cover 43% 36% 35%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 11h 12h 12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h05 05h51 05h44
Sunset time 18h09 18h05 18h09
Day length 12h04 12h14 12h25
Our opinion on the climate in October
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Activities and events

What to do in Lae in October?

Best activities in October
Beach and swimming
Possible activities in October
Nature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Lae in October last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C0.3 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C0.9 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C0.0 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
22°C30°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
21°C30°C0.6 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C2.4 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C2.2 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
22°C29°C0.0 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C0.1 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
22°C30°C0.0 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
22°C30°C2.9 mm
12
Partly Cloudy
22°C28°C0.9 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C0.7 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C1.5 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C1.0 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C0.0 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C0.3 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
24°C29°C0.7 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C2.6 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C0.4 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C1.0 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
24°C29°C1.2 mm
23
Light rain shower
23°C29°C3.6 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C0.7 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C0.0 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C0.5 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
23°C30°C0.2 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
24°C29°C1.5 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
23°C31°C0.1 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C1.0 mm
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Where to go near Lae in October?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Lae in October: your frequently asked questions

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

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Lae in October, which ranks this month 10th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 27°C during the day and 22°C at night, with about 317 mm of precipitation spread over 16 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 29°C on average in October, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 12.3 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

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

Yes: this month is in Very large crowds, with a visitor index of 80/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.
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