October weather forecast
Vanimo, Papua New Guinea

October signifies the resurgence of rainfall, recurring to previous levels. The city experiences an uptick in rainfall, drawing parallels with August's downpour. These showers do not considerably affect the temperature, contributing to maintaining a warm climate. The winds remain modest, balancing the increased humidity levels. The enriched biodiversity benefits remarkably from these conditions, aggrandizing the city's natural beauty.

Temperature

With the onset of October, the average high-temperature stands at a still warm 29.3°C (84.7°F), closely aligned with September's 29.1°C (84.4°F). Vanimo indicates a consistently low-temperature of 25.2°C (77.4°F) during the nights of October.

Heat index

The heat index for October is computed to be a very hot 35°C (95°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

September and October, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, during October, the rain falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 92mm (3.62") of precipitation. In Vanimo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 282.5 days and collects up to 1655mm (65.16") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

The months with the warmest seawater are October and November, with an average sea temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F).
Note: For swimming, diving, and enjoying other water activities, the range of 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) in water temperature is considered ideal, offering pleasure for extended periods without discomfort.

Daylight

In Vanimo, the average length of the day in October is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of October, in Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:24 +10.

Sunshine

May and October, with an average of 8.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Vanimo.

UV index

February through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In October, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Be wary! Reflections from sand and water make UV radiation more intense.