Papua Weather in January

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

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Jayapura Biak Merauke

Planning a trip to Papua, Indonesia this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Papua in January

Papua, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. January 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 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.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Biak with an average of 236 mm (9.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Merauke with 290 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)
Best Time to Visit Papua →

Best Places to Visit in Papua in January

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

Temperature range in Papua (January)

Precipitation variation in Papua (January)

Jayapura

In January 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.

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

Biak

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°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
96 hours
102 hours
85 hours
Monthly rainfall
255 mm (10 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Biak →

Merauke

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
210 mm (8.3 in)
290 mm (11 in)
306 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
18 days
18 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.

In our records: Indonesia January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Indonesia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Indonesia brought 389 mm (15 in) in Manado on January 27, 2023.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jayapura 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 255 mm (10 in)
Biak 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 236 mm (9.3 in)
Merauke 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 290 mm (11 in)

Papua weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Papua, Indonesia in January. The popular destination of Jayapura averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Papua, Indonesia during January range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Jayapura.

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

Rainfall in Papua, Indonesia peaks during January. Jayapura averages roughly 255 mm (10 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Papua, Indonesia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Jayapura, January may not be the ideal time to visit Papua, Indonesia.

On average, the best time to visit Papua, Indonesia is in with generally poor weather in Jayapura.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Papua.

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