Papua Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Papua, Indonesia in August.

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Jayapura Biak Merauke

Planning a getaway to Papua, Indonesia this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Papua in August

Papua, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. August in Papua generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Jayapura. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For specific regional insights in Papua, Indonesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Merauke with an average of 34 mm (1.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Biak with 222 mm (8.7 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Papua in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Papua

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Papua, Indonesia?

Temperature range in Papua (August)

Precipitation variation in Papua (August)

Jayapura

In August Jayapura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
238 mm (9.4 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jayapura →

Biak

In August Biak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
121 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
248 mm (9.8 in)
222 mm (8.7 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Biak →

Merauke

In August Merauke generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Merauke →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Papua in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jayapura 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 220 mm (8.7 in)
Biak 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 222 mm (8.7 in)
Merauke 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)

Papua weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Papua, Indonesia in August?

Papua, Indonesia typically experiences poor weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Jayapura average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Papua, Indonesia in August?

Average temperatures in Papua, Indonesia during August range from a nighttime low near 24°C (75°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Jayapura.

Does Papua, Indonesia get a lot of rain in August?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Jayapura records an average of 220 mm (8.7 in) in August, putting it among the wetter months for Papua, Indonesia.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Papua, Indonesia?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Papua, Indonesia due to the typically poor weather in Jayapura.

On average, the best time to visit Papua, Indonesia is in with generally poor weather in Jayapura.

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