Sorong Temperature by Month
The average annual maximum temperature in Sorong, West Papua, Indonesia is 30°C (86°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Sorong compares to cities worldwide.
Sorong Monthly Temperatures
In Sorong temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 30°C (86°F) in August to a very warm 30°C (86°F) in October. Nighttime lows range from 25°C (77°F) in October to 24°C (75°F) in August.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Sorong by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM, when the sun's heating effect is strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Historical Sorong Temperatures: 1976-2026
Browse day-by-day temperature records for Sorong spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual high and low temperatures recorded on each day.
Temperature: Sorong vs Indonesia
The map below shows the annual temperature across Indonesia. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Sorong vs World: Temperature Compared
Sorong's average annual maximum temperature is 30°C (86°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Lisbon, Portugal averages 21°C (70°F) annually — warm summers, mild winters, and rain mainly in the cooler months.
Zermatt, Switzerland averages just 4°C (39°F) annually due to its altitude, with very cold winters and cool summers even at its warmest.
San Francisco, USA averages 19°C (66°F) annually, but with little seasonal variation — summers are often cool and foggy, winters mild.
Adelaide, Australia averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with warm summers, mild winters, and relatively low rainfall year-round.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Sorong?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Sorong, August is the coolest month, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and humidity around 86% — considered very high. In October, the warmest month, temperatures average 30°C (86°F) with 82% humidity — conditions that feel very high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Sorong's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Sorong climate page.
