AI-generatedSorong at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Oct · 29.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,720 h
- Rain a year
- 3,805 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Sorong
Sorong 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 32 °C, while July is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year, Sorong is moderately sunny; October is the sunniest month with 5.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sorong
The best time to visit Sorong is from June to February. The sea reaches 29.8 °C in October, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is April with 374 mm of precipitation.
Sorong through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sorong in spring
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 78 rainy days in all
Sorong in summer
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 83 rainy days in all
Sorong in autumn
Mar – May
Poor
- 31–32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 86 rainy days in all
Sorong in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 73 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
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – February
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:5718:04
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 05:44–06:24 · evening 17:37–18:17
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:36–05:44 · evening 18:17–18:25
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 Sorong compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 31° from start to end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 12.1 h |
What is the weather like in Sorong in October?
In October, Sorong is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 287 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sorong – and yet one of the best months here.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 8 min05:57 – 18:04
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 83 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+9offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %45 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %38 %
- 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
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October and August bring similar holiday weather to Sorong (score 30 and 34). Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 1 °C cooler in August. August has 3 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 30 | 34 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 29.8° | 29.3° |
| Sunshine | 5.3 h | 4.9 h |
| Rainy days | 25 | 22better |
| Rainfall | 287 mm | 278 mm |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sorong month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
31January31° · Sea 29° · 4.3 h
In January, Sorong is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 334 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sorong – and yet one of the best months here.
Sorong in January32February31° · Sea 29° · 4.4 h
In February, Sorong is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 282 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sorong – and yet one of the best months here.
Sorong in February28March31° · Sea 29° · 4.3 h
In March, Sorong is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 346 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sorong.
Sorong in March26April32° · Sea 30° · 4.3 h
In April, Sorong is hot: daytime highs average 32 °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 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 374 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sorong.
Sorong in April28May32° · Sea 30° · 5.0 h
In May, Sorong is hot: daytime highs average 32 °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 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 338 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sorong.
Sorong in May33June31° · Sea 30° · 4.8 h
In June, Sorong is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 327 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sorong – and yet one of the best months here.
Sorong in June33July31° · Sea 29° · 4.7 h
In July, Sorong is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 287 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sorong – and yet one of the best months here.
Sorong in July34August31° · Sea 29° · 4.9 h
In August, Sorong is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 278 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sorong – and yet one of the best months here.
Sorong in August31September31° · Sea 30° · 5.1 h
In September, Sorong is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 275 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sorong – and yet one of the best months here.
Sorong in September30October31° · Sea 30° · 5.3 h
In October, Sorong is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 287 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sorong – and yet one of the best months here.
Sorong in October30November31° · Sea 30° · 5.0 h
In November, Sorong is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 322 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sorong – and yet one of the best months here.
Sorong in November31December31° · Sea 30° · 4.4 h
In December, Sorong is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 30 days, adding up to 356 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sorong – and yet one of the best months here.
Sorong in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sorong
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 September (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.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 31 | 31° | 24° | 29.3° | 4.3 h | 28 | 334 |
| FebruaryFeb | 32 | 31° | 24° | 29.1° | 4.4 h | 25 | 282 |
| MarchMar | 28 | 31° | 24° | 29.4° | 4.3 h | 29 | 346 |
| AprilApr | 26 | 32° | 24° | 29.6° | 4.3 h | 29 | 374 |
| MayMay | 28 | 32° | 24° | 29.7° | 5.0 h | 28 | 338 |
| JuneJun | 33 | 31° | 23° | 29.6° | 4.8 h | 26 | 327 |
| JulyJul | 33 | 31° | 23° | 29.3° | 4.7 h | 25 | 287 |
| AugustAug | 34 | 31° | 23° | 29.3° | 4.9 h | 22 | 278 |
| SeptemberSep | 31 | 31° | 23° | 29.5° | 5.1 h | 24 | 275 |
| OctoberOct | 30 | 31° | 23° | 29.8° | 5.3 h | 25 | 287 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | 31° | 23° | 29.8° | 5.0 h | 28 | 322 |
| DecemberDec | 31 | 31° | 24° | 29.7° | 4.4 h | 30 | 356 |
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
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Sea temperature in Sorong
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.5 – 30.2 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Sorong ranges from 29.1 °C in February to 29.8 °C in October. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in October, eight out of ten years were between 29.5 and 30.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29.3° | 28.5° | 29.8° | very warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 29.1° | 28.8° | 29.6° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 29.4° | 28.8° | 30.0° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.6° | 29.1° | 29.9° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.7° | 29.4° | 30.1° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.6° | 29.2° | 29.9° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.3° | 28.8° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.3° | 28.7° | 29.8° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.5° | 29.0° | 30.0° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.8° | 29.5° | 30.2° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.8° | 29.5° | 30.2° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.7° | 29.3° | 30.1° | very warm |
Sunshine hours in Sorong
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 5.3 of 12.1 hours of daylight in Sorong, 44 % 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 in Sorong: 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, Sorong has about 25 rainy days with 287 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Sorong
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 and clouds in Sorong
How breezy and how cloudy Sorong 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 Sorong typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
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 83 % of the sky over Sorong: mostly overcast, with about 5.3 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 Sorong
How often the day gets hot in Sorong (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, Sorong has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °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
Planning a trip to Sorong
Weather for your travel dates
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Sorong 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.
Sorong has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 34) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 27).
- 27
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 29
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 34
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
PoorBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 30
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 31
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 15 h 55 min
- Distance
- 12,810 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.
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Sorong vs Manado
In October the holiday weather in Sorong and Manado is about equally good (score 30 vs 28). During the day it is about as warm in Manado as in Sorong. The sea is about equally warm. Manado gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Sorong | Manado |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 30 | 28 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 25 | 24 |
| Best time | Jun – Feb | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
Indonesia in October: the best places
In October, Sorong ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Komodo Island30°28°99
- 2Maumere32°29°88
- 3Gili Trawangan31°29°81
- 4Senggigi32°29°79
- 5Gili Air32°29°76
- 6Sanur29°28°76
- 7Nusa Dua29°27°76
- 8Kuta29°27°76
- 24SorongThis page31°30°30
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Frequently asked questions about Sorong
When is the best time to visit Sorong?
The best time to visit Sorong is from June to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Sorong?
The sea temperature in Sorong ranges from 29.1 °C in February to 29.8 °C in October. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Sorong in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Sorong?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Sorong?
The wettest month is April with 374 mm of precipitation. The driest month is September with 275 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sorong get?
Sorong gets around 1,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 5.3 hours a day; in January there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Sorong in?
Sorong is on UTC+9 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sorong?
A nonstop flight from London to Sorong takes about 15 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,810 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Sorong?
Sorong has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 34) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 27, May half-term 29, summer holidays 34, October half-term 30, Christmas holidays 31.