When to go · Merauke
Merauke, month by month
The best months for Merauke: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Dec.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: December–February (rainy, hotter).32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: December–February (rainy, hotter).33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedOutside the best window (May–October (dry season, cooler)). Across Indonesia: Nyepi shuts Bali for 24 h and Idul Fitri travel peaks in 2026 (both check).33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (May–October (dry season, cooler)). Across Indonesia: Rains ease; green rice terraces; shoulder prices.33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- MayGreatInside Merauke's best window: May–October (dry season, cooler).33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- JuneGreatInside Merauke's best window: May–October (dry season, cooler).33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyGreatInside Merauke's best window: May–October (dry season, cooler).33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: High
- AugustGreatInside Merauke's best window: May–October (dry season, cooler).33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 14 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Merauke's best window: May–October (dry season, cooler).33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGreatInside Merauke's best window: May–October (dry season, cooler).33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (May–October (dry season, cooler)). Across Indonesia: Rainy season begins; seas rough to the Gilis.33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: Low
- DecemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: December–February (rainy, hotter).32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 15 rain daysCrowds: High
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Merauke, side by side.
Verdict
May: Great
Jun: Great
Daytime high
May: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Jun: 33 °C (91 °F)91 °F (33 °C)
Night low
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jun: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Rain days
May: 12
Jun: 12
Crowds
May: Medium
Jun: High
Prices
May: Medium
Jun: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jun: 0
May: Inside Merauke's best window: May–October (dry season, cooler).
June: Inside Merauke's best window: May–October (dry season, cooler).
Merauke: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.