Papua weather in August
Are you planning a trip to Papua in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Papua in August?
Papua is a region in Indonesia. August in Papua generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Jayapura. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Merauke with an average of 34 mm to heavy rainfall in Biak with 222 mm.
For specific regional insights in Papua for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Papua climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 3 most popular destinations in Papua?
Jayapura
In August Jayapura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Biak
In August Biak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Merauke
In August Merauke generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Papua, in Indonesia.
Is August the best time to visit Papua?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Papua due to the typically poor weather in Jayapura.
On average, the best time to visit Papua is in with generally poor weather in Jayapura.
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