Papua Weather in November

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

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Jayapura Biak Merauke

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

What to Expect in Papua in November

Papua, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. November in Papua generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

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. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

For a closer look at conditions across Papua, Indonesia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Merauke with an average of 105 mm (4.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Jayapura with 246 mm (9.7 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Papua in November

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

Temperature range in Papua (November)

Precipitation variation in Papua (November)

Jayapura

In November 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.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
31°C (88°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
203 mm (8 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
275 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jayapura →

Biak

In November Biak generally has 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.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
96 hours
96 hours
Monthly rainfall
195 mm (7.7 in)
214 mm (8.4 in)
255 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Biak →

Merauke

In November Merauke generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
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 November extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest November night in Indonesia dropped to 11°C (52°F) in Amed on November 11, 2019.

Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Jayapura 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 246 mm (9.7 in)
Biak 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 214 mm (8.4 in)
Merauke 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)

Papua weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Papua, Indonesia in November. 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 November?

Daytime temperatures in Jayapura peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in November, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Jayapura records an average of 246 mm (9.7 in) in November, putting it among the wetter months for Papua, Indonesia.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Papua, Indonesia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Jayapura, November 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.

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