Manokwari climate
Manokwari (Indonesia) has a tropical rainforest climate (Köppen Af). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 2,419 mm95 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Manokwari climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2883 | 2882 | 2882 | 2359.3 |
| Feb | 2883 | 2781 | 2882 | 25410.0 |
| Mar | 2883 | 2781 | 2882 | 28411 |
| Apr | 2983 | 2882 | 2883 | 25810 |
| May | 2984 | 2882 | 2883 | 1917.5 |
| Jun | 2984 | 2882 | 2883 | 1837.2 |
| Jul | 2883 | 2781 | 2882 | 1797.0 |
| Aug | 2883 | 2781 | 2882 | 1365.4 |
| Sep | 2883 | 2781 | 2882 | 1445.7 |
| Oct | 2984 | 2882 | 2883 | 1214.8 |
| Nov | 2984 | 2882 | 2883 | 1827.2 |
| Dec | 2984 | 2882 | 2883 | 2539.9 |
| Year | 2984 | 2781 | 2882 | 2,41995 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82% | 87% | 4.9 | 12:10 |
| Feb | 82% | 87% | 5.1 | 12:08 |
| Mar | 82% | 86% | 5.3 | 12:07 |
| Apr | 82% | 82% | 5.2 | 12:06 |
| May | 81% | 75% | 5.1 | 12:05 |
| Jun | 80% | 80% | 4.5 | 12:04 |
| Jul | 79% | 78% | 4.6 | 12:04 |
| Aug | 78% | 75% | 5.1 | 12:05 |
| Sep | 79% | 76% | 5.3 | 12:06 |
| Oct | 78% | 74% | 5.4 | 12:08 |
| Nov | 80% | 82% | 4.9 | 12:09 |
| Dec | 82% | 85% | 4.8 | 12:10 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Manokwari is like
The warmest month is November, with an average high of 29 °C84 °F and a low of 28 °C82 °F. The coldest is February, when highs average 28 °C83 °F and lows 27 °C81 °F. Temperatures barely change through the year: the warmest and the coolest month differ by only 0.5 °C1 °F.
It is very wet, receiving about 2,419 mm95 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 33% of the annual total. The wettest month is March (284 mm11 in), the driest is October (121 mm4.8 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 78% in October to 82% in March. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 74%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (5 mph) in September to 13 km/h (8 mph) in February.
Best time to visit Manokwari
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are August–October. Average highs then reach 28 °C83 °F to 29 °C84 °F. Precipitation is 121 mm4.8 in to 144 mm5.7 in per month.
The most challenging month is March, which is very wet (284 mm11 in) and humid (82% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Manokwari
- Wetter months (December–April) — highs 2883 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 2781 to 28 °C82 °F, about 257 mm10 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (May–November) — highs 2883 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 2781 to 28 °C82 °F, about 162 mm6.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Manokwari compares
The nearest larger place is Sorong, about 312 km to the west. Compared with it, Manokwari is on average 0.6 °C1.1 °F warmer. It receives 14% less precipitation (2,419 mm95 in vs 2,828 mm111 in). The difference is largest in August (1.4 °C2.5 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 110 places in Indonesia. By annual mean temperature, Manokwari is the 6th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 43rd wettest. See all of them on the Indonesia climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall (with seasons shifted for the other hemisphere). The closest matches are Davao (Philippines, Af), Majuro (Marshall Islands, Af) and Honiara (Solomon Islands, Af).
Nearby places
- Climate in Sorong 312 km · 27 °C81 °F · 2,828 mm111 in
- Climate in Timika 508 km · 26 °C79 °F · 4,607 mm181 in
- Climate in Ambon 725 km · 27 °C80 °F · 2,655 mm105 in
- Climate in Jayapura 763 km · 28 °C82 °F · 2,209 mm87 in
- Climate in Ternate 765 km · 28 °C82 °F · 2,159 mm85 in
- Climate in Ngerulmud 932 km · 28 °C82 °F · 3,066 mm121 in
- Climate in Bitung 1,026 km · 28 °C82 °F · 2,206 mm87 in
- Climate in Manado 1,057 km · 28 °C82 °F · 2,206 mm87 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Manokwari?
November is the warmest month in Manokwari. Its average high is 29 °C (84 °F) and its average low is 28 °C (82 °F).
What is the coldest month in Manokwari?
February is the coldest month. Its average high is 28 °C (83 °F) and its average low is 27 °C (81 °F).
When does it rain the most in Manokwari?
March is the wettest month with about 284 mm (11.2 in) of precipitation. October is the driest with about 121 mm (4.8 in).
What is the best time to visit Manokwari?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are August–October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 66 m, while Manokwari lies at about 15 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.3 °C0.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.