Climate Insights for Merauke

The climate in Merauke is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,011 mm of precipitation falls per year. Merauke receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Merauke sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Merauke is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 79.2 in of precipitation falls per year. Merauke receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Merauke sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Merauke has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Merauke has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 13°F range. The warmest month is November, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 75°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°F between highs and lows.

Merauke is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,011 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 168 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 351 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 33 mm. That's 317 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Merauke is a very wet location, receiving approximately 79.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 13.8 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1.3 in. That's 12.5 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Merauke is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Merauke is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Merauke based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Merauke based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.