Is Manokwari sunnier than Hagåtña?

Hagåtña is the sunnier: about 2,847 hours of sunshine a year versus 2,192 — a difference of 655 hours.

Which is warmer, Manokwari or Hagåtña?

Manokwari is warmer across the year: average daytime highs of 30°C (86°F) versus 28°C.

Which is better in winter (November–February), Manokwari or Hagåtña?

Hagåtña scores better across November–February: 80/100 average versus 64, with daytime highs around 28°C.

Which has the warmer sea, Manokwari or Hagåtña?

Both peak at about 31°C (88°F); month-by-month sea temperatures for both are on this page.

Manokwari vs Hagåtña: which is sunnier?

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Hagåtña is the sunnier overall: about 2,847 hours of sunshine a year to Manokwari's 2,192. Hagåtña has the higher Sunshine Score in 9 of 12 months, Manokwari in 1 (2 within 2 points).

Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.

At a glance

	Manokwari	Hagåtña
Sunshine hours / year	2,192	2,847
Sunniest month	October (71/100)	March (88/100)
Nov–Feb average score	64/100	80/100
Jun–Aug average score	65/100	71/100
Rain / year	2,340 mm	1,607 mm
Warmest sea	31°C / 88°F	31°C / 88°F
Peak midday UV	12 (extreme)	13 (extreme)

Manokwari vs Hagåtña month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm		Sea °C
Month	Manokwari	Hagåtña	Manokwari	Hagåtña	Manokwari	Hagåtña	Manokwari	Hagåtña
January	64	81	30°	27°	220	82	30°	29°
February	64	86	30°	27°	261	51	30°	28°
March	64	88	30°	27°	274	42	30°	28°
April	64	87	30°	28°	259	47	31°	29°
May	64	84	30°	28°	191	62	31°	29°
June	64	78	30°	29°	184	97	31°	30°
July	64	68	30°	28°	179	197	30°	30°
August	68	68	30°	28°	131	315	30°	31°
September	66	68	30°	28°	141	278	31°	30°
October	71	68	30°	28°	114	231	31°	30°
November	64	71	31°	28°	162	136	31°	30°
December	64	83	30°	28°	224	69	31°	29°

The sunnier month by month: Jan Hagåtña · Feb Hagåtña · Mar Hagåtña · Apr Hagåtña · May Hagåtña · Jun Hagåtña · Jul Hagåtña · Aug even · Sep even · Oct Manokwari · Nov Hagåtña · Dec Hagåtña.

When to pick which

November–February: Hagåtña (average score 80/100 vs 64). Manokwari is the warmer, around 30°C daytime highs vs 28°C.
March–May: Hagåtña (average score 86/100 vs 64). Manokwari is the warmer, around 30°C daytime highs vs 28°C.
June–August: Hagåtña (average score 71/100 vs 65). Manokwari is the warmer, around 30°C daytime highs vs 28°C.
September–October: too close to call — Manokwari averages 69/100, Hagåtña 68/100. Manokwari is the warmer, around 30°C daytime highs vs 28°C.

Sea temperature

Both seas peak at 31°C / 88°F. Swimmable water (21°C+): Manokwari all year, Hagåtña all year. Month-by-month sea temperatures are in the table above.

Full month-by-month guides: Manokwari weather by month · Hagåtña weather by month · Best time to visit Indonesia.

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