Papua weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Papua this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Papua in January?
Papua is a region in Indonesia. January in Papua generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Jayapura. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Biak with an average of 236 mm to heavy rainfall in Merauke with 290 mm.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Papua, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Papua's yearly weather, check out our Papua climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 3 most popular destinations in Papua?
Jayapura
In January 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.
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Biak
In January 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 January Merauke generally has very 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.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Papua, in Indonesia.
Is January the best time to visit Papua?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Jayapura, January may not be the ideal time to visit Papua.
On average, the best time to visit Papua is in with generally poor weather in Jayapura.
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