Highland Papua weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Highland Papua, Indonesia. Like most weather services, we show Highland Papua at one spot: Wamena, its largest city. At 8:45 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 21°C (70°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM, 1 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM (10.6 mm total). Best months for weather: May–Jun, Aug, Oct–Nov.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 63%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM, 1 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM (10.6 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Jun, Aug, Oct–NovOff season Mar–Apr
About Wamena weather
Is it raining in Wamena right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 21° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 12 PM, 1 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM (10.6 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Wamena this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–26° and lows of 13–16°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Wamena lately?
In the past 7 days, Wamena had 4 rainy days and 18.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Wamena?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Highland Papua weather by month
When is the best time to visit Highland Papua?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Highland Papua is May–Jun, Aug, Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Mar–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (61°F) in July to 17°C (63°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Highland Papua?
March is the wettest month, with about 257 mm (10.1 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 169 mm (6.7 in).
What is the hottest month in Highland Papua?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 9°C (49°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Wamena), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Highland Papua
Weather can differ a lot within Highland Papua: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.