When is the best time to go to Jayapura

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Jayapura, Indonesia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Jayapura weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Jayapura are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Jayapura January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 320mm 4.7hrs 13hrs

Hot, humid and very wet weather often prevails in Jayapura during the month of January

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jayapura for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Jayapura and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Jayapura with around 320mm 12.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Jayapura weather in January »

February

Jayapura February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 248mm 4.4hrs 12.9hrs

February in Jayapura is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jayapura for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Jayapura and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Jayapura with around 248mm 9.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Jayapura weather in February »

March

Jayapura March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 266mm 4.1hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Jayapura is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jayapura for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Jayapura and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Jayapura with around 266mm 10.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Jayapura weather in March »

April

Jayapura April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 221mm 5.2hrs 12.8hrs

Jayapura's weather in April is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Jayapura.

April is in the fall / autumn in Jayapura and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Jayapura with around 221mm 8.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Jayapura weather in April »

May

Jayapura May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 172mm 5.6hrs 12.7hrs

May is a wet, humid month in Jayapura and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jayapura, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Jayapura and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Jayapura with around 172mm 6.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Jayapura weather in May »

June

Jayapura June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 165mm 5.4hrs 13hrs

The climate in Jayapura during June can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jayapura, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Jayapura and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Jayapura with around 165mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Jayapura weather in June »

July

Jayapura July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 128mm 5.5hrs 12.9hrs

July in Jayapura is generally wet with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jayapura, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Jayapura and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Jayapura with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Jayapura weather in July »

August

Jayapura August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 133mm 5.7hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Jayapura is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jayapura, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Jayapura and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Jayapura with around 133mm 5.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Jayapura weather in August »

September

Jayapura September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 155mm 5.7hrs 12.8hrs

Jayapura's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Jayapura, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Jayapura and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Jayapura with around 155mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Jayapura weather in September »

October

Jayapura October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 184mm 5.5hrs 12.7hrs

October is a wet, humid month in Jayapura and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Jayapura, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

October is in the spring in Jayapura and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Jayapura with around 184mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Jayapura weather in October »

November

Jayapura November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 179mm 5hrs 13hrs

The climate in Jayapura during November can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Jayapura.

November is in the spring in Jayapura and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Jayapura with around 179mm 7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Jayapura weather in November »

December

Jayapura December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 227mm 4.5hrs 12.9hrs

December in Jayapura is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Jayapura for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Jayapura and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Jayapura with around 227mm 9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Jayapura weather in December »

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Jayapura weather stats

Jayapura weather statistics
Hottest month: November 31.4°C 88.5°F
Driest month: July 128mm 5ins
Sunniest month: August 5.7hrs
Coldest month: July 30.2°C 86.4°F
Wettest month: January 320mm 12.6ins
Warmest sea: November 29.7°C 85.5°F
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