Kokopo weather in October
In October, Kokopo sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 128 mm of rain across 17.5 wet days and about 12.1 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in October, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of October to 12 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, October is Kokopo's 4th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kokopo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 128 mm
- 17.5 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 5:33 AM – 5:39 PM
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.47 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Temperature in October
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical October day in Kokopo reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, October runs on par with September and on par with November.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 26 |
| 2 | 28 | 26 |
| 3 | 28 | 26 |
| 4 | 28 | 26 |
| 5 | 28 | 26 |
| 6 | 28 | 26 |
| 7 | 28 | 26 |
| 8 | 28 | 26 |
| 9 | 28 | 26 |
| 10 | 28 | 26 |
| 11 | 28 | 26 |
| 12 | 28 | 26 |
| 13 | 28 | 26 |
| 14 | 28 | 26 |
| 15 | 28 | 26 |
| 16 | 28 | 26 |
| 17 | 28 | 26 |
| 18 | 28 | 26 |
| 19 | 28 | 26 |
| 20 | 28 | 26 |
| 21 | 28 | 26 |
| 22 | 28 | 26 |
| 23 | 28 | 26 |
| 24 | 28 | 26 |
| 25 | 28 | 26 |
| 26 | 28 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 26 |
| 28 | 28 | 26 |
| 29 | 28 | 26 |
| 30 | 28 | 26 |
| 31 | 28 | 26 |
How October really feels in Kokopo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, October averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
October sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Kokopo weather by month
How October compares with the rest of the year at a glance. October is the 3rd-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 26° | 279 | 25.8 | 12.2 | 3.6 |
| Feb | 28° / 26° | 253 | 23.7 | 12.1 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 28° / 26° | 292 | 26 | 12 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 28° / 26° | 235 | 24.9 | 11.9 | 3.7 |
| May | 28° / 26° | 172 | 21.4 | 11.8 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 28° / 26° | 120 | 16.8 | 11.8 | 5.1 |
| Jul | 27° / 26° | 140 | 16.8 | 11.8 | 5.2 |
| Aug | 27° / 25° | 130 | 13.4 | 11.9 | 5.7 |
| Sep | 28° / 26° | 108 | 15 | 12 | 5.4 |
| Oct | 28° / 26° | 128 | 17.5 | 12.1 | 4.8 |
| Nov | 28° / 26° | 173 | 21.4 | 12.2 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 28° / 26° | 263 | 26.6 | 12.2 | 3.5 |
Cloud cover in October
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in October.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of October, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 73%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Cloudier (%) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 72 |
| 2 | 28 | 72 |
| 3 | 28 | 72 |
| 4 | 28 | 72 |
| 5 | 28 | 72 |
| 6 | 28 | 72 |
| 7 | 28 | 72 |
| 8 | 28 | 72 |
| 9 | 28 | 72 |
| 10 | 28 | 72 |
| 11 | 28 | 72 |
| 12 | 28 | 72 |
| 13 | 28 | 72 |
| 14 | 28 | 72 |
| 15 | 28 | 72 |
| 16 | 28 | 72 |
| 17 | 29 | 71 |
| 18 | 28 | 72 |
| 19 | 28 | 72 |
| 20 | 28 | 72 |
| 21 | 28 | 72 |
| 22 | 27 | 73 |
| 23 | 26 | 74 |
| 24 | 26 | 74 |
| 25 | 26 | 74 |
| 26 | 27 | 73 |
| 27 | 26 | 74 |
| 28 | 26 | 74 |
| 29 | 25 | 75 |
| 30 | 25 | 75 |
| 31 | 25 | 75 |
Chance of precipitation in October
Kokopo gets around 128 mm of rain over 17.5 wet days in October. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 57% and peaks near 64% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 64 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 |
| 2 | 50 |
| 3 | 50 |
| 4 | 51 |
| 5 | 51 |
| 6 | 51 |
| 7 | 51 |
| 8 | 52 |
| 9 | 52 |
| 10 | 53 |
| 11 | 53 |
| 12 | 54 |
| 13 | 55 |
| 14 | 56 |
| 15 | 57 |
| 16 | 57 |
| 17 | 58 |
| 18 | 59 |
| 19 | 59 |
| 20 | 60 |
| 21 | 60 |
| 22 | 61 |
| 23 | 61 |
| 24 | 61 |
| 25 | 62 |
| 26 | 62 |
| 27 | 62 |
| 28 | 63 |
| 29 | 63 |
| 30 | 63 |
| 31 | 64 |
Humidity in October
Most of October feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, October lands in the oppressive band about 88% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oppressive (%) | 92 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 |
| Miserable (%) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 92 | 7 |
| 2 | 1 | 91 | 8 |
| 3 | 2 | 90 | 8 |
| 4 | 2 | 90 | 8 |
| 5 | 2 | 90 | 8 |
| 6 | 2 | 89 | 9 |
| 7 | 2 | 89 | 9 |
| 8 | 2 | 89 | 9 |
| 9 | 2 | 89 | 9 |
| 10 | 1 | 90 | 9 |
| 11 | 1 | 90 | 9 |
| 12 | 1 | 91 | 8 |
| 13 | 1 | 91 | 8 |
| 14 | 1 | 91 | 8 |
| 15 | 1 | 91 | 8 |
| 16 | 1 | 90 | 9 |
| 17 | 1 | 90 | 9 |
| 18 | 1 | 90 | 9 |
| 19 | 0 | 91 | 9 |
| 20 | 0 | 90 | 10 |
| 21 | 0 | 90 | 10 |
| 22 | 0 | 89 | 11 |
| 23 | 0 | 88 | 12 |
| 24 | 0 | 87 | 13 |
| 25 | 0 | 86 | 14 |
| 26 | 1 | 84 | 15 |
| 27 | 1 | 83 | 16 |
| 28 | 1 | 82 | 17 |
| 29 | 1 | 81 | 18 |
| 30 | 1 | 80 | 19 |
| 31 | 1 | 79 | 20 |
Wind in October
Winds average 12 km/h in October.
Across October, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 13 | light breeze |
| 7 | 13 | light breeze |
| 8 | 13 | light breeze |
| 9 | 13 | light breeze |
| 10 | 13 | light breeze |
| 11 | 13 | light breeze |
| 12 | 12 | light breeze |
| 13 | 12 | light breeze |
| 14 | 12 | light breeze |
| 15 | 12 | light breeze |
| 16 | 12 | light breeze |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 12 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in October
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of October to 12 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over October. Sunrise moves from 5:39 AM to 5:30 AM, and sunset from 5:41 PM to 5:39 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:37 | 5:36 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:32 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:31 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 | 5:30 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:39 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 5:39 | 5:41 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 5:38 | 5:41 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 5:38 | 5:41 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 5:37 | 5:40 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 5:37 | 5:40 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 5:37 | 5:40 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 5:36 | 5:40 |
| 8 | 12.1 | 5:36 | 5:40 |
| 9 | 12.1 | 5:35 | 5:40 |
| 10 | 12.1 | 5:35 | 5:40 |
| 11 | 12.1 | 5:35 | 5:39 |
| 12 | 12.1 | 5:34 | 5:39 |
| 13 | 12.1 | 5:34 | 5:39 |
| 14 | 12.1 | 5:34 | 5:39 |
| 15 | 12.1 | 5:33 | 5:39 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 5:33 | 5:39 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 5:33 | 5:39 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 5:32 | 5:39 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 5:32 | 5:39 |
| 20 | 12.1 | 5:32 | 5:39 |
| 21 | 12.1 | 5:32 | 5:39 |
| 22 | 12.1 | 5:31 | 5:39 |
| 23 | 12.1 | 5:31 | 5:39 |
| 24 | 12.1 | 5:31 | 5:39 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 5:31 | 5:39 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 5:31 | 5:39 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 5:30 | 5:39 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 5:30 | 5:39 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 5:30 | 5:39 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 5:30 | 5:39 |
| 31 | 12.2 | 5:30 | 5:39 |
Solar energy in October
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in October, about 5.47 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.23 kWh/m² to a high of 5.47 kWh/m² in October across the year — October's 5.47 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Kokopo
None of Kokopo's seasonal hazards are active in October. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Kokopo sits in the South Indian Ocean cyclone belt; the season peaks January–March.
Is October a good time to visit Kokopo?
Our two travel scores rate October for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
October is a reasonable time to visit Kokopo for sightseeing.
What to pack for Kokopo in October
From October's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In October, Kokopo sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 18 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Kokopo in October
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in October — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in December at about 30°C and coldest in August near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | Tropical |
| Feb | 30 | Tropical |
| Mar | 30 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 28 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 30 | Tropical |
| Dec | 30 | Tropical |
UV index in Kokopo in October
Clear-sky midday UV in October peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kokopo peaks around March 13 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 21 at about 11 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 17 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kokopo in October
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where October falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kokopo is worst in December — around 42 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 1.7× the cleanest month (August, 25 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 33 | 33 | 40 | 41 | 37 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 34 | 39 | 42 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | Moderate |
| Feb | 33 | Moderate |
| Mar | 40 | Poor |
| Apr | 41 | Poor |
| May | 37 | Poor |
| Jun | 29 | Moderate |
| Jul | 26 | Moderate |
| Aug | 25 | Moderate |
| Sep | 27 | Moderate |
| Oct | 34 | Moderate |
| Nov | 39 | Poor |
| Dec | 42 | Poor |
Where is Kokopo?
Kokopo sits at 4.3°S, 152.3°E, 22 m above sea level, in Papua New Guinea. The nearest listed city is Kimbe, 272 km away.
Topography around Kokopo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kokopo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kokopo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 146 m around an average of 43 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 658 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,286 m.
The land around Kokopo is covered by trees (48%) and water (37%) within 3 km, trees (54%) and water (42%) within 16 km, and water (51%) and trees (48%) within 80 km.
Papua New Guinea travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type I
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 58% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,020
- 2025
- Homicide rate
- 9.3
- per 100k, 2010
- Road deaths
- 12.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Kokopo (-4.3432°, 152.2687°, elevation 22 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).