Papua weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Papua, Indonesia. Like most weather services, we show Papua at one spot: Jayapura, its largest city. At 6:45 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 26°C (78°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May, Jul–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 74%
- Chance of rain
- 8%
- Rain
- 0.2 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May, Jul–OctOff season Jan–Mar
About Jayapura weather
Is it raining in Jayapura right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 26° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Jayapura this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–32° and lows of 24–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Jayapura lately?
In the past 7 days, Jayapura had 4 rainy days and 15.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Jayapura?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Papua weather by month
When is the best time to visit Papua?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Papua is May, Jul–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jan–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in July to 29°C (84°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Papua?
March is the wettest month, with about 252 mm (9.9 in) of rain on average. October is the driest, with about 134 mm (5.3 in).
What is the hottest month in Papua?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Jayapura), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Papua
Weather can differ a lot within Papua: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.