Is Manokwari sunnier than Wamena?

Manokwari is the sunnier: about 2,192 hours of sunshine a year versus 1,717 — a difference of 475 hours.

Which is warmer, Manokwari or Wamena?

Manokwari is warmer across the year: average daytime highs of 30°C (86°F) versus 23°C.

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

Manokwari scores better across November–February: 64/100 average versus 61, with daytime highs around 30°C.

Manokwari vs Wamena: which is sunnier?

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Manokwari is the sunnier overall: about 2,192 hours of sunshine a year to Wamena's 1,717. Manokwari has the higher Sunshine Score in 12 of 12 months — a clean sweep.

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

At a glance

	Manokwari	Wamena
Sunshine hours / year	2,192	1,717
Sunniest month	October (71/100)	January (61/100)
Nov–Feb average score	64/100	61/100
Jun–Aug average score	65/100	61/100
Rain / year	2,340 mm	2,448 mm
Peak midday UV	12 (extreme)	11 (extreme)

Manokwari vs Wamena month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm
Month	Manokwari	Wamena	Manokwari	Wamena	Manokwari	Wamena
January	64	61	30°	23°	220	222
February	64	61	30°	23°	261	216
March	64	61	30°	23°	274	257
April	64	61	30°	23°	259	246
May	64	61	30°	23°	191	181
June	64	61	30°	23°	184	186
July	64	61	30°	22°	179	188
August	68	61	30°	23°	131	169
September	66	61	30°	23°	141	193
October	71	61	30°	23°	114	183
November	64	61	31°	23°	162	192
December	64	61	30°	23°	224	215

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

When to pick which

November–February: Manokwari (average score 64/100 vs 61). Manokwari is the warmer, around 30°C daytime highs vs 23°C.
March–May: Manokwari (average score 64/100 vs 61). Manokwari is the warmer, around 30°C daytime highs vs 23°C.
June–August: Manokwari (average score 65/100 vs 61). Manokwari is the warmer, around 30°C daytime highs vs 23°C.
September–October: Manokwari (average score 69/100 vs 61). Manokwari is the warmer, around 30°C daytime highs vs 23°C.

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

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