Papua Weather in February

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

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Jayapura Biak Merauke

Considering a trip to Papua, Indonesia this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Papua in February

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

Temperatures

You can expect 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Papua, Indonesia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Biak with an average of 220 mm (8.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Merauke with 306 mm (12 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) This monthJune30°C (86°F) July30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
Best Time to Visit Papua →

Best Places to Visit in Papua in February

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

Temperature range in Papua (February)

Precipitation variation in Papua (February)

Jayapura

In February Jayapura generally has 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.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
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
255 mm (10 in)
266 mm (10 in)
277 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jayapura →

Biak

In February 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.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
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
102 hours
85 hours
84 hours
Monthly rainfall
236 mm (9.3 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Biak →

Merauke

In February Merauke generally has very 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.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
290 mm (11 in)
306 mm (12 in)
307 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Merauke →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Papua, in Indonesia.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jayapura 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 266 mm (10 in)
Biak 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 220 mm (8.7 in)
Merauke 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 306 mm (12 in)

Papua weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

In February, Papua, Indonesia generally has poor weather conditions. Jayapura sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

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

In Jayapura, the average daytime high in February is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

Rainfall in Papua, Indonesia peaks during February. Jayapura averages roughly 266 mm (10 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Papua, Indonesia?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Papua, Indonesia with often poor weather in Jayapura.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Jayapura.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Papua.

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