South Papua weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for South Papua, Indonesia. Like most weather services, we show South Papua at one spot: Merauke, its largest city. At 9:45 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 32°C (90°F). Light rain for 10 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 56%
- Chance of rain
- 25%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 10 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–OctOff season Jan–Apr
About Merauke weather
Is it raining in Merauke right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 32° right now. Light rain for 10 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.8 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Merauke this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 32–34° and lows of 24–24°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Merauke lately?
In the past 7 days, Merauke had 2 rainy days and 7.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Merauke?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
South Papua weather by month
When is the best time to visit South Papua?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit South Papua is Jun–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jan–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in July to 33°C (91°F) in November.
What is the rainiest month in South Papua?
March is the wettest month, with about 359 mm (14.1 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 33 mm (1.3 in).
What is the hottest month in South Papua?
November is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 24°C (75°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F).
Does South Papua have a rainy season?
Yes. Dec–Apr is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jul–Oct is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Merauke), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in South Papua
Weather can differ a lot within South Papua: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.