West Papua Weather in March

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

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Sorong Besir Manokwari

Thinking about venturing to West Papua, Indonesia this March 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 March

West Papua, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. March 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 mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Papua, Indonesia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Besir with an average of 190 mm (7.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Manokwari with 348 mm (14 in).

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Best Places to Visit in West Papua in March

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

Temperature range in West Papua (March)

Precipitation variation in West Papua (March)

Sorong

In March 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 poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
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
243 mm (9.6 in)
290 mm (11 in)
320 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sorong →

Besir

In March 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.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
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
150 mm (5.9 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Besir →

Manokwari

In March 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 poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
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
327 mm (13 in)
348 mm (14 in)
423 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 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 March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sorong 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 290 mm (11 in)
Besir 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)
Manokwari 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 348 mm (14 in)

West Papua weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, West Papua, Indonesia generally has poor weather conditions. Sorong sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

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

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

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Sorong records an average of 290 mm (11 in) in March, putting it among the wetter months for West Papua, Indonesia.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Sorong, March may not be the ideal time to visit West Papua, Indonesia.

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Sorong.

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