West Papua Weather in December

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

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Sorong Besir Manokwari

Planning a getaway to West Papua, Indonesia this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in West Papua in December

West Papua, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. December 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. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Besir with an average of 186 mm (7.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Manokwari with 357 mm (14 in).

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)
Best Time to Visit West Papua →

Best Places to Visit in West Papua in December

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

Temperature range in West Papua (December)

Precipitation variation in West Papua (December)

Sorong

In December 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.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
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
249 mm (9.8 in)
289 mm (11 in)
259 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sorong →

Besir

In December 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 tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
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
152 mm (6 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Besir →

Manokwari

In December Manokwari generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
284 mm (11 in)
357 mm (14 in)
330 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Manokwari →

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

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sorong 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 289 mm (11 in)
Besir 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)
Manokwari 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 357 mm (14 in)

West Papua weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across West Papua, Indonesia in December. The popular destination of Sorong averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

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

In Sorong, the average daytime high in December is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

Rainfall in West Papua, Indonesia peaks during December. Sorong averages roughly 289 mm (11 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit West Papua, Indonesia is in with generally poor weather in Sorong.

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

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