West Papua Weather in April

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

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Sorong Besir Manokwari

Planning a journey to West Papua, Indonesia this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in West Papua in April

West Papua, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. April in West 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 Sorong. 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Papua, Indonesia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Besir with an average of 212 mm (8.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Manokwari with 423 mm (17 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Sorong.

Explore West Papua by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in West Papua — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sorong)

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) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in West Papua in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across West 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 West Papua

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in West Papua, Indonesia?

Temperature range in West Papua (April)

Precipitation variation in West Papua (April)

Sorong

In April Sorong 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.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
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
290 mm (11 in)
320 mm (13 in)
259 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sorong →

Besir

In April Besir 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.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
190 mm (7.5 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Besir →

Manokwari

In April Manokwari generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
348 mm (14 in)
423 mm (17 in)
247 mm (9.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Manokwari →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in West Papua, in Indonesia.

In our records: Indonesia April extremes

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

  • In our records, the warmest April day in Indonesia reached 40°C (104°F) in Pulau Merah on April 1, 2014.

Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sorong 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 320 mm (13 in)
Besir 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 212 mm (8.3 in)
Manokwari 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 423 mm (17 in)

West Papua weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in West Papua, Indonesia in April?

In April, West Papua, Indonesia generally has poor weather conditions. Sorong sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in West Papua, Indonesia in April?

Sorong averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does West Papua, Indonesia get a lot of rain in April?

Rainfall in West Papua, Indonesia peaks during April. Sorong averages roughly 320 mm (13 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit West Papua, Indonesia?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit West Papua, Indonesia due to the typically poor weather in Sorong.

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Sorong.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in West Papua.

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