West Papua Weather in October

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

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Sorong Besir Manokwari

Considering a trip to West Papua, Indonesia this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in West Papua in October

West Papua, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. October 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. 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 October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Besir with an average of 136 mm (5.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Sorong with 225 mm (8.9 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 October

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

Temperature range in West Papua (October)

Precipitation variation in West Papua (October)

Sorong

In October 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.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
208 mm (8.2 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
249 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sorong →

Besir

In October 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.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
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
137 mm (5.4 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Besir →

Manokwari

In October 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 unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
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
183 mm (7.2 in)
202 mm (8 in)
284 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
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 October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sorong 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 225 mm (8.9 in)
Besir 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Manokwari 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 202 mm (8 in)

West Papua weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, 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 October?

In Sorong, the average daytime high in October is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Sorong records an average of 225 mm (8.9 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for West Papua, Indonesia.

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

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

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Sorong.

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