Weather in December in Papua
Planning a journey to Papua this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Papua in December?
Papua 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 and nighttime temperatures around 25°C 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.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Merauke with an average of 210 mm to heavy rainfall in Jayapura with 275 mm.For specific regional insights in Papua for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Papua climate page.
Where to go in Papua in December
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 3 most popular destinations in Papua?
Jayapura
In December Jayapura generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Biak
In December Biak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Merauke
In December Merauke generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Papua?
In our opinion, December 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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