January Rainfall and Precipitation in Papua
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Papua, Indonesia in January.
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Best Places to Visit in Papua in January
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Popular cities in Papua
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Regions and islands in Indonesia
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- Aceh
- Bali
- Bangka Belitung
- Banten
- Batam
- Bengkulu
- Bintan
- Borneo
- Central Java
- Central Kalimantan
- Central Sulawesi
- East Java
- East Kalimantan
- East Nusa Tenggara
- Flores Island
- Gorontalo
- Jakarta Province
- Jambi
- Lampung
- Lombok
- Maluku
- North Maluku
- North Sulawesi
- North Sumatra
- Pulau Weh
- Raja Ampat
- Riau
- Riau Archipelago
- Samosir Island
- South East Sulawesi
- South Kalimantan
- South Sulawesi
- South Sumatra
- Sumatra
- Tana Toraja
- West Java
- West Kalimantan
- West Nusa Tenggara
- West Papua
- West Sumatra
- Yogyakarta Province
Papua precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Papua, Indonesia receive in January?
In Papua, Indonesia, January is a prominent month within the rainy season. It might not be the ideal month to visit. Jayapura is characterized by its unpredictable weather, often receiving about 255 mm (10 in) of rain, which leads to frequent and sudden showers.
How many days does it rain in Papua, Indonesia in January?
Expect around 18 days rainy days in Jayapura during January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Papua, Indonesia?
Yes, the rainy season in Papua, Indonesia includes January. Plan for periodic rainfall during your visit.
What is the wettest city in January in Papua, Indonesia?
In our database, Merauke stands out as having an average rainfall level of 290 mm (11 in), making it the wettest location.
What is the driest city in January in Papua, Indonesia?
Biak is the driest city we have data for in Papua, Indonesia in January, with monthly rainfall close to 236 mm (9.3 in).
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