October could be a good time to visit Goroka, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +23°C, and there are typically 0 sunny days in October. However, expect about 28 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 172 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+23°C
Avg. max. temperature
+7°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
172 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
0 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
28 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Goroka has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Goroka in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Goroka for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in October is +23°C with a maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +11°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°C to +22°C.
Is Goroka warm or cold in October?
Goroka is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +22°C to +23°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +13°C to +14°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
October is one of the warmest months in Goroka, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Goroka in October
Goroka weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+22°C
+23°C
+23°C
Min. temperature
+9°C
+7°C
+10°C
Max. temperature
+27°C
+28°C
+27°C
Rainfall
116 mm
172 mm
230 mm
Wind
0 m/s
0 m/s
0 m/s
Humidity
83%
84%
86%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
4
2
1
Rainy days
26
28
29
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting warmer as October arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +22°C to +23°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 116 mm to 172 mm.Humidity rises from 83% to 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 0 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Goroka in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 0 m/s getting up to 1 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Goroka is gradually increasing during October, going from 0 m/s to 0 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Goroka based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 286 mm, with a 87% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 33 mm, which is moderate rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 27 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Goroka wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 100% chance of precipitation and 415 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 87% chance of precipitation and 87 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Goroka?
This is the weather in Goroka in October 2025:
1 October
🌧️
+25°C
2 October
🌧️
+21°C
3 October
🌧️
+24°C
4 October
🌧️
+19°C
5 October
☁️
+24°C
6 October
🌧️
+23°C
7 October
☁️
+23°C
8 October
🌧️
+21°C
9 October
🌧️
+24°C
10 October
🌧️
+23°C
11 October
☁️
+23°C
12 October
☁️
+24°C
13 October
☁️
+24°C
14 October
🌧️
+24°C
15 October
🌧️
+23°C
16 October
☁️
+23°C
17 October
🌧️
+24°C
18 October
☁️
+25°C
19 October
🌧️
+24°C
20 October
☁️
+23°C
21 October
🌧️
+22°C
22 October
☁️
+24°C
23 October
☁️
+23°C
24 October
☁️
+24°C
25 October
🌧️
+24°C
26 October
🌧️
+22°C
27 October
☁️
+23°C
28 October
☁️
+23°C
29 October
🌧️
+24°C
30 October
🌧️
+23°C
31 October
🌧️
+22°C
In October 2025 Goroka had 0 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 18 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 0 m/s, with a maximum of 2 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Goroka climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Goroka in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+22°C) and the highest in 2022 (+24°C). The driest year was 2000 with only 1865 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 3798 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Goroka in October:
Is October a good time to visit Goroka?
It’s always a good time to visit Goroka, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Goroka in October?
October is warm in Goroka. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Goroka rainy in October?
Goroka is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Goroka in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Goroka in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Papua New Guinea
Check out the weather for other cities in Papua New Guinea.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Goroka, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
