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Rabaul in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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

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Rabaul in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Rabaul in October in summary
Fair weather
Min 26°C Max 29°C 279 mm 16 day(s) 80% 32% 31°C UV 7 11.0 h/day
Best activities in October
Beach and swimmingCultural visits and heritageAnimal observationDiving and snorkelingNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 05:32 17:43
Hourly weather

Average weather in Rabaul in October 2026

Fair weather

The weather in Rabaul 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 Rabaul in October

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

Temperatures and rain in Rabaul 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 Rabaul in October

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Rabaul in October

Check the seasonal normals in Rabaul 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 27.4°C 27.7°C 27.8°C
Maximum temperature 28.8°C 29.1°C 29.0°C
Minimum temperature 26.0°C 26.4°C 26.5°C
Record maximum temperature 31.0°C
(2017)
32.0°C
(2021)
32.0°C
(2021)
Record low temperature 23.0°C
(2019)
23.0°C
(2014)
22.0°C
(2019)
Number of days at +30° 7 day(s)
(23%)
11 day(s)
(35%)
10 day(s)
(33%)
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) 29.4°C 29.7°C 30.3°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 28.4°C 28.8°C 29.5°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 30.2°C 30.8°C 31.0°C
Wind
Wind speed 13 km/h 12 km/h 11 km/h
Wind temperature 26.0°C 26.4°C 26.5°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 263.8 mm 279.0 mm 316.7 mm
Number of days with precipitation 26 day(s)
(87%)
27 day(s)
(87%)
26 day(s)
(87%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 16 day(s)
(54%)
16 day(s)
(52%)
18 day(s)
(60%)
Record precipitation in one day 54.5 mm
(2019)
78.6 mm
(2018)
82.5 mm
(2019)
Other weather data
Humidity 81% 80% 80%
Visibility 9.1 km 9.2 km 9.0 km
Cloud cover 35% 32% 34%
UV index 6 7 7
Daily sunshine 11h 11h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h45 05h32 05h27
Sunset time 17h49 17h43 17h45
Day length 12h04 12h11 12h18
Our opinion on the climate in October
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Activities and events

What to do in Rabaul in October?

Best activities in October
Beach and swimmingCultural visits and heritageAnimal observationDiving and snorkelingNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Rabaul in October last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C1.6 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
26°C29°C0.0 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
26°C30°C0.8 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
26°C30°C2.3 mm
5
Patchy light drizzle
26°C28°C1.6 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
24°C26°C1.7 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
25°C29°C0.1 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
26°C30°C0.3 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
27°C30°C1.2 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
26°C30°C2.1 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C2.9 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
26°C28°C2.7 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
26°C28°C1.2 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
26°C29°C0.1 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
26°C29°C0.4 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
26°C29°C0.0 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C1.7 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C1.6 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
27°C29°C1.8 mm
20
Partly Cloudy
27°C29°C0.6 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
26°C30°C2.6 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C0.8 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
27°C30°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
26°C31°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
27°C30°C0.2 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
27°C30°C0.7 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C1.9 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
26°C29°C0.2 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C0.5 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
26°C30°C2.0 mm
31
Partly Cloudy
26°C29°C2.0 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Rabaul 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 Rabaul in October, which ranks this month 6th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 29°C during the day and 26°C at night, with about 279 mm of precipitation spread over 16 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 30°C on average in October, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 11.0 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

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

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in Moderate crowds, with an index of 51/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.
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