Papua weather in March
Thinking about venturing to Papua this March 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 March?
Papua is a region in Indonesia. March 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 both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Biak with an average of 248 mm to heavy rainfall in Merauke with 307 mm. Jayapura experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.
For specific regional insights in Papua for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Papua climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 3 most popular destinations in Papua?
Jayapura
In March 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 March 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 March Merauke 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Papua, in Indonesia.
Is March the best time to visit Papua?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Papua due to the typically poor weather in Jayapura.
Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Jayapura.
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