Climate of Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia
Point-value climate at Jayapura (Papua, Indonesia). Population approximately 169,341.
Located in Papua, Indonesia, Jayapura has a tropical climate. Population approximately 169,341. Monthly average temperatures range from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in July to 25.1°C / 77.2°F in January, with rainfall varying from 139 mm / 5.5 in (September) to 294 mm / 11.6 in (January) — about 2388 mm / 94 in across the year. Jayapura is the capital of Papua. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Jayapura's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.1°C77.2°F | 294 mm11.6″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.9°C76.8°F | 235 mm9.3″ | Tropical |
| March | 25°C77°F | 273 mm10.7″ | Tropical |
| April | 25°C77°F | 231 mm9.1″ | Tropical |
| May | 25°C77°F | 170 mm6.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.5°C76.1°F | 146 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.3°C75.7°F | 146 mm5.7″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.3°C75.7°F | 141 mm5.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 24.6°C76.3°F | 139 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.9°C76.8°F | 181 mm7.1″ | Tropical |
| November | 25°C77°F | 191 mm7.5″ | Tropical |
| December | 25°C77°F | 241 mm9.5″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Jayapura?
Jayapura does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Jayapura's warmest month is January at an average of 25.1°C / 77.2°F, and its driest month is September with about 139 mm / 5.5 in of rain.
What is the climate of Jayapura?
Jayapura, in Papua, Indonesia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.3°C / 75.7°F in July to 25.1°C / 77.2°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 2388 mm / 94 in, with the wettest month being January (294 mm / 11.6 in) and the driest September (139 mm / 5.5 in).
What is the average temperature in Jayapura in January?
The average temperature in Jayapura in January is 25.1°C / 77.2°F, with rainfall of about 294 mm / 11.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Jayapura?
The driest month in Jayapura is September, with about 139 mm / 5.5 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 24.6°C / 76.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Jayapura?
The wettest month in Jayapura is January, with approximately 294 mm / 11.6 in of average monthly rainfall.