Weather in January in West Papua
Considering a trip to West Papua this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
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. 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.
Precipitation
January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 259 mm in Sorong.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Papua in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our West Papua climate page.
Where to go in West Papua in January
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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.
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