Weather in January in West Papua
Are you planning a trip a to West Papua in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in West Papua in January?
West Papua is a region in Indonesia. January in West Papua generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Sorong. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Papua in January, check out the map below. 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, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 259 mm in Sorong.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our West Papua climate page.
Where to go in West Papua in January
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Indonesia, check out our West Papua's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in West Papua?
Sorong
In January Sorong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit West Papua?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to West Papua with often poor weather in Sorong.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Sorong.
Interested in more climate information?
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