AI-generatedJayapura at a glance
- Best time
- All year
- Warmest month
- Oct · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Nov · 29.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,960 h
- Rain a year
- 2,727 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Jayapura
Jayapura has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. October is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while July is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year, Jayapura is moderately sunny; October is the sunniest month with 5.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: January – December
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:1817:28
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:05–05:46 · evening 17:00–17:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:57–05:05 · evening 17:40–17:48
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Jayapura in October?
In October, Jayapura is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 191 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Jayapura.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 10 min05:18 – 17:28
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 81 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9Asia/Jayapura
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Jayapura
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.2 – 30.3 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Jayapura ranges from 28.9 °C in February to 29.8 °C in November. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in November, while the air already peaks in October. From April to August and in November the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in November, eight out of ten years were between 29.2 and 30.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29.2° | 28.3° | 29.7° | very warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.9° | 28.2° | 29.5° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.9° | 28.2° | 29.6° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.4° | 28.9° | 29.8° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.7° | 29.3° | 30.1° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.6° | 29.2° | 30.0° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.2° | 28.9° | 29.5° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.1° | 28.8° | 29.6° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.3° | 29.0° | 29.7° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.6° | 29.2° | 30.3° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.8° | 29.2° | 30.3° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.4° | 28.5° | 30.1° | very warm |
Sunshine hours in Jayapura
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.9 of 12.2 hours of daylight in Jayapura, 48 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Jayapura
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in March (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Jayapura: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Jayapura has about 25 rainy days with 191 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Jayapura
How breezy and how cloudy Jayapura is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Jayapura typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 81 % of the sky over Jayapura: mostly overcast, with about 5.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Jayapura
How often the day gets hot in Jayapura (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Jayapura has about 15 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Jayapura
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (24°), the warmest in December (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 43 | 29° | 24° | 29.2° | 5.3 h | 27 | 243 |
| FebruaryFeb | 43 | 29° | 24° | 28.9° | 4.7 h | 25 | 254 |
| MarchMar | 43 | 29° | 24° | 28.9° | 5.1 h | 28 | 260 |
| AprilApr | 43 | 29° | 24° | 29.4° | 5.1 h | 27 | 251 |
| MayMay | 44 | 29° | 24° | 29.7° | 5.8 h | 27 | 214 |
| JuneJun | 46 | 29° | 24° | 29.6° | 5.5 h | 27 | 208 |
| JulyJul | 46 | 29° | 24° | 29.2° | 5.0 h | 26 | 216 |
| AugustAug | 47 | 29° | 24° | 29.1° | 5.7 h | 25 | 206 |
| SeptemberSep | 45 | 29° | 24° | 29.3° | 5.8 h | 25 | 197 |
| OctoberOct | 43 | 30° | 24° | 29.6° | 5.9 h | 25 | 191 |
| NovemberNov | 42 | 30° | 24° | 29.8° | 5.5 h | 27 | 229 |
| DecemberDec | 42 | 29° | 24° | 29.4° | 5.1 h | 28 | 258 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
2.53° S, 140.72° E · 11 m · Asia/Jayapura
Best time to visit Jayapura
The best time to visit Jayapura is all year round. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in November it only reaches 29.8 °C. The wettest month is March with 260 mm of precipitation.
Jayapura through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Jayapura in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 77 rainy days in all
Jayapura in summer
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 80 rainy days in all
Jayapura in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 82 rainy days in all
Jayapura in winter
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 77 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Jayapura for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Jayapura
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and August bring similar holiday weather to Jayapura (score 43 and 47). In August, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 43 | 47better |
| Day high | 30° | 29° |
| Night low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29.6° | 29.1° |
| Sunshine | 5.9 h | 5.7 h |
| Rainy days | 25 | 25 |
| Rainfall | 191 mmbetter | 206 mm |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Jayapura month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
43January29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In January, Jayapura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 243 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Jayapura.
Jayapura in January43February29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In February, Jayapura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 254 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Jayapura.
Jayapura in February43March29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In March, Jayapura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 260 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Jayapura.
Jayapura in March43April29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In April, Jayapura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 251 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Jayapura.
Jayapura in April44May29° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In May, Jayapura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 214 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Jayapura.
Jayapura in May46June29° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In June, Jayapura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 208 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Jayapura.
Jayapura in June46July29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In July, Jayapura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 216 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Jayapura.
Jayapura in July47August29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In August, Jayapura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 206 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Jayapura.
Jayapura in August45September29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In September, Jayapura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 197 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Jayapura.
Jayapura in September43October30° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In October, Jayapura is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 191 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Jayapura.
Jayapura in October42November30° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In November, Jayapura is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 229 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Jayapura.
Jayapura in November42December29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In December, Jayapura is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 258 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Jayapura.
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Jayapura vs. Port Moresby
In October the holiday weather in Jayapura and Port Moresby is about equally good (score 43 vs. 42). During the day it is about as warm in Port Moresby as in Jayapura. The sea in Port Moresby is 3 °C cooler.
| in October | Jayapura | Port Moresby |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 43 | 42 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sea | 30° | 27° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 25 | 18 |
| Best time | All year | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
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In October, Jayapura ranks 12 of 16 destinations in this country.
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- 5Nusantara30°29°67
- 6Labuan Bajo29°29°65
- 7Ubud29°60
- 8Yogyakarta30°54
- 12JayapuraThis page30°30°43
Planning a trip to Jayapura
Weather for your travel dates
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Jayapura in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Jayapura has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 43 to 47).
- 43
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 44
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 47
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 43
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 43
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 16 h 45 min
- Distance
- 13,490 km
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Jet lag
- About 8 days (8 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Jayapura
When is the best time to visit Jayapura?
The best time to visit Jayapura is all year round. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Jayapura?
The sea temperature in Jayapura ranges from 28.9 °C in February to 29.8 °C in November. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Jayapura in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Jayapura?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Jayapura?
The wettest month is March with 260 mm of precipitation. The driest month is October with 191 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Jayapura get?
Jayapura gets around 1,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 5.9 hours a day; in February there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Jayapura in?
Jayapura uses the time zone Asia/Jayapura, at UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Jayapura?
A nonstop flight from London to Jayapura takes about 16 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 13,490 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Jayapura?
Jayapura has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 43 to 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 43, May half-term 44, Summer holidays 47, October half-term 43, Christmas holidays 43.
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