West Papua Weather in January

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

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Sorong Besir Manokwari

Are you planning a trip a to West Papua, Indonesia in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in West Papua in January

West Papua, Indonesia 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 (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 January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Besir with an average of 174 mm (6.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Manokwari with 330 mm (13 in).

Explore West Papua by month

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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)
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Best Places to Visit in West Papua in January

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

Temperature range in West Papua (January)

Precipitation variation in West Papua (January)

Sorong

In January 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.

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

Besir

In January 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 very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
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
186 mm (7.3 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Besir →

Manokwari

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°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
357 mm (14 in)
330 mm (13 in)
327 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
19 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.

In our records: Indonesia January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Indonesia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Indonesia brought 389 mm (15 in) in Manado on January 27, 2023.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sorong 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 259 mm (10 in)
Besir 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 174 mm (6.9 in)
Manokwari 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 330 mm (13 in)

West Papua weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect less favorable weather across West Papua, Indonesia in January. 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 January?

Daytime temperatures in Sorong peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in January, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in West Papua, Indonesia peaks during January. Sorong averages roughly 259 mm (10 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

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

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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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