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Manokwari weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Manokwari at a glance

Best time
All year
Warmest month
May · 29°
Warmest sea
Nov · 29.9°
Sunshine a year
1,930 h
Rain a year
2,905 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+9
Elevation
15 m

Climate in Manokwari

Manokwari has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year, Manokwari is moderately sunny; September is the sunniest month with 6.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Manokwari

The best time to visit Manokwari is all year round. The sea reaches 29.9 °C in November, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is April with 344 mm of precipitation.

Manokwari through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Manokwari in spring

Sep – Nov

69

Good

  • 29 °C by day
  • Sea 30 °C
  • 5.7 h of sun a day
  • 70 rainy days in all

Manokwari in summer

Dec – Feb

66

Good

  • 28 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 4.7 h of sun a day
  • 78 rainy days in all

Manokwari in autumn

Mar – May

67

Good

  • 28–29 °C by day
  • Sea 30 °C
  • 5.2 h of sun a day
  • 79 rainy days in all

Manokwari in winter

Jun – Aug

68

Good

  • 29 °C by day
  • Sea 30 °C
  • 5.5 h of sun a day
  • 71 rainy days in all

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

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Manokwari for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: May, September – October

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

70

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: all year

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 26°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 29°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 26°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 25°

05:4517:53

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 05:33–06:13 · evening 17:26–18:06
Blue hour
Morning 05:25–05:33 · evening 18:06–18:14

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.

October in Manokwari compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 29° from start to end.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high29°29°
Night-time low23°23°
Sea30°30°
Daylight12.1 h12.1 h

What is the weather like in Manokwari in October?

In October, Manokwari is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 168 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Manokwari.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 8 min05:45 – 17:53
UV index
14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
76 %on averageAll months
Hot days
1 day30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+9offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %48 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Manokwari

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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October and September bring similar holiday weather to Manokwari (score 70 and 70). Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is about as warm in both months.

October vs September, Manokwari
MonthOctoberSeptember
Holiday weather score7070
Daytime high29°29°
Night-time low23°23°
Sea29.8°29.6°
Sunshine5.9 h6.0 h
Rainy days2323
Rainfall168 mm151 mmbetter
Muggy days3130better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Manokwari month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

66January28° · Sea 30° · 4.8 h

In January, Manokwari is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 300 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Manokwari.

Manokwari in January
65February28° · Sea 29° · 4.5 h

In February, Manokwari is hot: daytime highs average 28 °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 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 275 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Manokwari.

Manokwari in February
66March28° · Sea 29° · 4.8 h

In March, Manokwari is hot: daytime highs average 28 °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 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 303 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Manokwari.

Manokwari in March
66April29° · Sea 30° · 4.9 h

In April, Manokwari is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 344 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Manokwari.

Manokwari in April
69May29° · Sea 30° · 5.8 h

In May, Manokwari 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 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 237 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Manokwari.

Manokwari in May
68June29° · Sea 30° · 5.4 h

In June, Manokwari is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 204 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Manokwari.

Manokwari in June
68July29° · Sea 30° · 5.3 h

In July, Manokwari is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 186 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Manokwari.

Manokwari in July
69August29° · Sea 30° · 5.7 h

In August, Manokwari is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 172 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Manokwari.

Manokwari in August
70September29° · Sea 30° · 6.0 h

In September, Manokwari is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 151 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Manokwari.

Manokwari in September
70October29° · Sea 30° · 5.9 h

In October, Manokwari is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 168 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Manokwari.

Manokwari in October
68November29° · Sea 30° · 5.3 h

In November, Manokwari is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 264 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Manokwari.

Manokwari in November
66December28° · Sea 30° · 4.9 h

In December, Manokwari is hot: daytime highs average 28 °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 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 302 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Manokwari.

Manokwari in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Manokwari

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in August (23°), the warmest in March (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) all year, on about 365 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 29°Night 23°Sea 30°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan6628°24°29.5°4.8 h26300
FebruaryFeb6528°24°29.1°4.5 h24275
MarchMar6628°24°29.2°4.8 h27303
AprilApr6629°24°29.5°4.9 h26344
MayMay6929°24°29.7°5.8 h26237
JuneJun6829°23°29.7°5.4 h25204
JulyJul6829°23°29.5°5.3 h24186
AugustAug6929°23°29.5°5.7 h23172
SeptemberSep7029°23°29.6°6.0 h23151
OctoberOct7029°23°29.8°5.9 h23168
NovemberNov6829°23°29.9°5.3 h25264
DecemberDec6628°24°29.7°4.9 h28302

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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

0.86° S, 134.06° E · 15 m · Asia/Jayapura

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Manokwari

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October29.8°Cvery warm

8 in 10 years: 29.5 – 30.1 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 29.8°8 in 10 years 29.5° – 30.1°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Manokwari ranges from 29.1 °C in February to 29.9 °C in November. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in November, eight out of ten years were between 29.5 and 30.2 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan29.5°29.1°29.8°very warm
FebruaryFeb29.1°28.6°29.6°very warm
MarchMar29.2°28.5°29.8°very warm
AprilApr29.5°29.0°29.9°very warm
MayMay29.7°29.3°30.1°very warm
JuneJun29.7°29.3°30.0°very warm
JulyJul29.5°29.1°29.8°very warm
AugustAug29.5°29.1°29.8°very warm
SeptemberSep29.6°29.2°29.8°very warm
OctoberOct29.8°29.5°30.1°very warm
NovemberNov29.9°29.5°30.2°very warm
DecemberDec29.7°29.2°30.1°very warm
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Manokwari

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,930 hours
Sunniest month
Sep · 6.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Feb · 4.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.9 hDaylight 12.1 hShare of daylight 49 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.9 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Manokwari, 49 % of the daylight hours.

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.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Manokwari: 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.

Per year
2,905 mm on 299 days
Wettest month
Apr · 344 mm
Driest month
Sep · 151 mm
OctoberRainy days 23Rainfall 168 mm

In October, Manokwari has about 23 rainy days with 168 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Manokwari

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 the time, 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.

Wind & clouds
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Manokwari

How breezy and how cloudy Manokwari 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.

Year average
13 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 15 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Manokwari typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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.

Year average
81 % · mostly overcast
Clearest month
Aug · 72 %
Cloudiest month
Feb · 91 %
OctoberCloud cover 76 %Sunshine 5.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Manokwari: mostly cloudy, 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 & humidity
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Manokwari

How often the day gets hot in Manokwari (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
9 days
Hottest month
May · 29 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 1Daytime high 29 °C

In October, Manokwari has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.

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

Planning a trip to Manokwari

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Manokwari 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.

Manokwari has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 66 to 70).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    66

    Good

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 4.9 h of sun a day
    • 27 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    69

    Good

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 26 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    69

    Good

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 5.6 h of sun a day
    • 23 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    70

    Good

    • 29 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 23 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    66

    Good

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 4.9 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 10 min
Distance
12,970 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.

Good to know: Indonesia

Currency
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Language
Indonesian
Sockets
Type C, F · 127 V
Traffic
Drives on the left
Dialling code
+62
Emergency number
112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Manokwari vs Sorong

In October the holiday weather in Manokwari and Sorong is about equally good (score 70 vs 67). During the day Sorong is 2 °C warmer than Manokwari. The sea is about equally warm. Sorong gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Manokwari vs Sorong, in October
in OctoberManokwariSorong
Holiday weather score7067
Daytime high29°31°
Sea30°30°
Sunshine6 h5 h
Rainy days2325
Best timeAll yearJun – Feb

Through the year

OctoberManokwari 29°Sorong 31°
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Indonesia in October: the best places

In October, Manokwari ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Komodo Island30°28°99
  2. 2Larantuka32°29°90
  3. 3Maumere32°29°88
  4. 4Gili Trawangan31°29°86
  5. 5Senggigi32°29°84
  6. 6Gili Air32°29°81
  7. 7Sanur29°28°81
  8. 8Nusa Dua29°27°81
  9. 12ManokwariThis page29°30°70
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Frequently asked questions about Manokwari

When is the best time to visit Manokwari?

The best time to visit Manokwari 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 Manokwari?

The sea temperature in Manokwari ranges from 29.1 °C in February to 29.9 °C in November. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Manokwari in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

What is the warmest month in Manokwari?

May is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 24 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.

When does it rain most in Manokwari?

The wettest month is April with 344 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 151 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Manokwari get?

Manokwari gets around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 6.0 hours a day; in February there are 4.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Manokwari in?

Manokwari is on UTC+9 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Manokwari?

A nonstop flight from London to Manokwari takes about 16 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,970 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Manokwari?

Manokwari has similar weather in all school holidays (scores 66 to 70). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 69, summer holidays 69, October half-term 70, Christmas holidays 66.