Papua Weather in December

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

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Jayapura Biak Merauke

Planning a getaway to Papua, Indonesia this December 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 December

Papua, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. December in Papua generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Jayapura. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Merauke with an average of 210 mm (8.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Jayapura with 275 mm (11 in).

Explore Papua by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Papua — and find the best time to visit. (based on Jayapura)

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Papua in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Papua.

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Papua, Indonesia?

Temperature range in Papua (December)

Precipitation variation in Papua (December)

Jayapura

In December Jayapura generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
246 mm (9.7 in)
275 mm (11 in)
255 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jayapura →

Biak

In December Biak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
96 hours
96 hours
102 hours
Monthly rainfall
214 mm (8.4 in)
255 mm (10 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Biak →

Merauke

In December Merauke generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
290 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
13 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Papua, in Indonesia.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jayapura 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 275 mm (11 in)
Biak 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 255 mm (10 in)
Merauke 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 210 mm (8.3 in)

Papua weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Papua, Indonesia typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Jayapura average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

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

Jayapura averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

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

Rainfall in Papua, Indonesia peaks during December. Jayapura averages roughly 275 mm (11 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Papua, Indonesia?

In our opinion, December 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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We have much more information about the climate in Papua.

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