Jayapura
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Would you visit or live in Jayapura?
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High caution — reconsider plans
Travelers to Jayapura should stay informed about any volcanic activity, respect exclusion zones, and follow local authority guidance.
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- Official advice warns against travel
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Potential volcanic eruptions and exclusion zones
- Local authority enforcement of safety zones
- General travel safety considerations in Papua province
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Jayapura month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Jayapura are typically June, August and September, with average daytime highs around 29–30°C. November is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), July the coldest (average low 24°C), and December the wettest (about 541 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.0 | 24.5 | 504 | 8.6 |
| February | 29.8 | 24.5 | 480 | 7.8 |
| March | 29.8 | 24.4 | 532 | 8.0 |
| April | 29.7 | 24.5 | 500 | 8.1 |
| May | 29.9 | 24.6 | 448 | 8.9 |
| June | 29.4 | 24.2 | 355 | 9.1 |
| July | 29.3 | 24.1 | 393 | 8.8 |
| August | 29.6 | 24.1 | 340 | 9.5 |
| September | 29.9 | 24.2 | 341 | 9.5 |
| October | 30.1 | 24.3 | 361 | 9.0 |
| November | 30.2 | 24.4 | 464 | 8.6 |
| December | 30.0 | 24.5 | 541 | 7.8 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1897
Before the arrival of the Dutch there was an active trade in Numbay, centered on the Island of Metui Debi and the area where the former Gereja Pengharapan ("Church of the Favor of God") stood on Sam Ratulangi Road, being most active between 1897 and 1905.
- Documented history · 1849
By 1849, the Numbay region was a tributary of the Tidore Sultanate.
- Documented history · 1909
On 28 September 1909, a detachment of the Dutch navy under Captain F.J.P.
- Documented history · 1910
On 7 March 1910, the Dutch flag was raised and the settlement was named Hollandia.
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01 · OverviewJayapura, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Jayapura took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Jayapura
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Jayapura
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Jayapura
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Jayapura
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Jayapura
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Jayapura
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01 · Q&AWhere is Jayapura located and what are its coordinates?
Jayapura is situated in Indonesia at geographic coordinates -2.5337, 140.7181, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Jayapura?
Jayapura has a recorded population of approximately 410,852 and observes the Asia/Jayapura time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Jayapura?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Jayapura include Indonesian, English, Dutch, JV, with IDR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Jayapura?
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