West Papua Weather in November

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

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Sorong Besir Manokwari

Planning a trip to West Papua, Indonesia this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in West Papua in November

West Papua, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. November in West Papua generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Sorong. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

For specific regional insights in West Papua, Indonesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Besir with an average of 152 mm (6 in) to heavy rainfall in Manokwari with 284 mm (11 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 November

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

Temperature range in West Papua (November)

Precipitation variation in West Papua (November)

Sorong

In November Sorong generally has very 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.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
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
225 mm (8.9 in)
249 mm (9.8 in)
289 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sorong →

Besir

In November 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 pleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
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
136 mm (5.4 in)
152 mm (6 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Besir →

Manokwari

In November Manokwari generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
202 mm (8 in)
284 mm (11 in)
357 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
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 November extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest November night in Indonesia dropped to 11°C (52°F) in Amed on November 11, 2019.

Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sorong 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 249 mm (9.8 in)
Besir 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Manokwari 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 284 mm (11 in)

West Papua weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

West Papua, Indonesia typically experiences poor weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sorong average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in West Papua, Indonesia during November range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Sorong.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Sorong records an average of 249 mm (9.8 in) in November, putting it among the wetter months for West Papua, Indonesia.

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

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

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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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