West Papua Weather in August

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

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Sorong Besir Manokwari

Considering a trip to West Papua, Indonesia this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in West Papua in August

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Sorong. 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 West Papua, Indonesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Besir with an average of 142 mm (5.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Sorong with 192 mm (7.6 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Sorong usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

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) This monthJune30°C (86°F) July30°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 August

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

Temperature range in West Papua (August)

Precipitation variation in West Papua (August)

Sorong

In August Sorong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
225 mm (8.9 in)
192 mm (7.6 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Sorong →

Besir

In August Besir generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
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
189 mm (7.4 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Manokwari

In August 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 tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
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
205 mm (8.1 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in West Papua, in Indonesia.

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sorong 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 192 mm (7.6 in)
Besir 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Manokwari 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)

West Papua weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

In August, West Papua, Indonesia generally has poor weather conditions. Sorong sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

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

Sorong averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

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

Yes. August brings heavy rainfall to West Papua, Indonesia, with Sorong averaging around 192 mm (7.6 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to West Papua, Indonesia with often unpleasant weather in Sorong.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Sorong.

Interested in more climate information?

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

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