Weather in October
Temperature
September and October mark Rabaul's peak of temperatures, averaging a high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F).Rainfall
In Rabaul, in October, it is raining for 21 days, with typically 114mm (4.49") of accumulated precipitation. In Rabaul, during the entire year, the rain falls for 248 days and collects up to 2022mm (79.61") of precipitation.Sea temperature
In October, the average sea temperature is 29.8°C (85.6°F).Note: For engaging in water activities including swimming and diving, temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are perceived as perfect, providing pleasure for extended durations.
Daylight
In Rabaul, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 12min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 17:42 +10.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine in Rabaul are January, March through June, August through November, with an average of 6h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 12 in October translates into the following recommendations:
Put into action all important safeguards, unprotected skin may burn swiftly. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Use liberally and reapply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every two hours, or straight away after any outdoor workout or swim. Be wary! Reflections from sand and water make UV radiation more intense.
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Average temperature in October
Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
- Average high temperature in October: 32°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are September and October (32°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December (31°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 23°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (23°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (23°C).
Average rainfall in October
Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
- Average rainfall in October: 114mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (257mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (91mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
- Average rainfall days in October: 21 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are January, March and April (22 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, August and September (19 days).
Average sea temperature in October
Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
- Average sea temperature in October: 29.8°C
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are November and December (30.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (29.1°C).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
- Average daylight in October: 12h and 1min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in October: 6h
The months with the most sunshine are January, March, April, May, June, August, September, October and November (Average sunshine: 6h).
The months with the least sunshine are February, July and December (Average sunshine: 5h).
Average UV index in October
Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
- Average UV index in October: 12
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 11).
Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
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