Jayapura
Kabupaten Tasikmalaya · Indonesia
Jayapura lies in West Java, Indonesia. By our climate data, the best time to visit is July–September. The warmest month is April, with average highs of 28°C (82°F).
The best months to visit are July–September.
April is the hottest month, with highs around 28°C (82°F).
August is the coldest month, with lows around 18°C (64°F).
The wettest month is January, with rain on about 18 days.
August is the sunniest month, with about 7.9 hours of sunshine a day.
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16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 26°
- Humidity
- 100%
- Wind
- 6 km/h SE
- Gusts
- 21 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1020 hPa
- UV index
- 1 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 05:21 / 17:42
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Jayapura
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° |
| Average low | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 19° | 20° | 20° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 303 | 265 | 317 | 273 | 196 | 98 | 67 | 65 | 99 | 212 | 335 | 336 |
| Rain days | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 18 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 6 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 7.5 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.1 | 6.8 | 6 | 6.4 |
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12 | 11.8 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 12.1 | 12.3 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Humidity (%) | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 79 | 79 | 81 | 83 | 84 |
| Wind (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Go score | 67 | 69 | 68 | 70 | 74 | 84 | 90 | 90 | 87 | 78 | 70 | 68 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Jayapura, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
Rainy season: October–May Dry season: June–September (Based on average monthly rainfall)
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Rainy season in Indonesia: October–May · Wettest month: January Month by month
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Gunung Galunggung
mountain in West Java, Indonesia
Mountain Telagabodas
stratovolcano in West Java, Indonesia
Great Mosque of Garut
mosque in Indonesia
Gunung Cikuray
mountain in Indonesia
Bagendit Lake
lagoon in Indonesia
Mount Karacak
mountain in Indonesia
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Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, Tasikmalaya
church in Indonesia
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Saint Mary Church, Garut
church in West Java
Jayapura: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 127 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the left
Indonesian Rupiah
IDR · Rp
1 USD ≈ 18,143 IDR
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Calling code
- +62
- Meal, casual restaurantIDR 137,900≈ $7.60
- CappuccinoIDR 37,400≈ $2.10
- Beer (0.5 l)IDR 52,900≈ $2.90
- Bottled water (1.5 l)IDR 17,450≈ $1.00
- Taxi, 5 kmIDR 94,550≈ $5.20
- Public transport ticketIDR 18,200≈ $1.00
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIDR 1,309,750≈ $72.00
Estimated from Indonesia’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 31% of US levels.
- Dec 25Christmas Day
- Jan 1New Year's Day
66 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M7 (2009).
How to get to Jayapura
Nearest airports
- CJNNusawiru AirportCijulang65 km
- BDOHusein Sastranegara International AirportBandung71 km
- KJTKertajati International AirportKertajati80 km
- CXPTunggul Wulung AirportCilacap115 km
Distances
- Jakarta182 km 3 h 09
- Surabaya521 km 9 h 01 · 1 h 19
- Bekasi169 km 2 h 56
- Bandung67 km 1 h 10
- Medan1,600 km 27 h 44 · 2 h 42
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Hotels in Jayapura
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Jayapura?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Jayapura is July–September.
What is the weather like in Jayapura in October?
In October, Jayapura averages a high of 27°C (81°F) and a low of 19°C (67°F), with 212 mm of rain on about 11 days.
What is the rainiest month in Jayapura?
January, with rain on about 18 days.
What is the nearest airport to Jayapura?
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO), about 71 km away.
What power plugs are used in Indonesia?
Plug types C, F, at 127 V.
What currency is used in Indonesia?
Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).
What is the emergency number in Indonesia?
112.
Is Indonesia safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
What time zone is Jayapura in?
Asia/Jakarta (UTC+7).