Climate of Papua, Indonesia
Area-weighted average across Papua. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Papua, a subdivision of Indonesia, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 23.6°C / 74.5°F in July to 25°C / 77°F in November, with rainfall from 224 mm / 8.8 in to 334 mm / 13.1 in depending on the season (3122 mm / 122.9 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.9°C76.8°F | 300 mm11.8″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.8°C76.6°F | 292 mm11.5″ | Tropical |
| March | 24.9°C76.8°F | 334 mm13.1″ | Tropical |
| April | 24.8°C76.6°F | 294 mm11.6″ | Tropical |
| May | 24.7°C76.5°F | 264 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
| June | 24.1°C75.4°F | 228 mm9″ | Tropical |
| July | 23.6°C74.5°F | 238 mm9.4″ | Tropical |
| August | 23.6°C74.5°F | 234 mm9.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 24°C75.2°F | 224 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 24.6°C76.3°F | 225 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 25°C77°F | 225 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| December | 25°C77°F | 264 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Papua?
Papua, Indonesia does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is November at 25°C / 77°F, and the driest is September at 224 mm / 8.8 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Papua?
Papua, Indonesia has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 23.6°C / 74.5°F in July to 25°C / 77°F in November. Annual rainfall averages about 3122 mm / 122.9 in, with the wettest month being March (334 mm / 13.1 in) and the driest September (224 mm / 8.8 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Papua?
The hottest month in Papua is November, with an area-wide average temperature of 25°C / 77°F.
What is the coldest month in Papua?
The coldest month in Papua is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.6°C / 74.5°F.
When does it rain most in Papua?
The wettest month in Papua is March, averaging about 334 mm / 13.1 in of rainfall. The driest is September with about 224 mm / 8.8 in.