West Papua Weather in February

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

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Sorong Besir Manokwari

Thinking about venturing to West Papua, Indonesia this February and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in West Papua in February

West Papua, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. February 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 25°C (77°F) in Sorong. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To explore the conditions in West Papua, Indonesia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Besir with an average of 150 mm (5.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Manokwari with 327 mm (13 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 February

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

Temperature range in West Papua (February)

Precipitation variation in West Papua (February)

Sorong

In February Sorong generally has 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 less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
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
259 mm (10 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
290 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Sorong →

Besir

In February 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 very good that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
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
174 mm (6.9 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Besir →

Manokwari

In February 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 less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
330 mm (13 in)
327 mm (13 in)
348 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Manokwari →

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

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sorong 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 243 mm (9.6 in)
Besir 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Manokwari 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 327 mm (13 in)

West Papua weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

February in West Papua, Indonesia brings less favorable weather. In Sorong, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

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

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

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Sorong records an average of 243 mm (9.6 in) in February, putting it among the wetter months for West Papua, Indonesia.

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

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Sorong, February may not be the ideal time to visit West Papua, Indonesia.

Generally speaking, provide less favorable weather in Sorong.

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

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