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Carstensz Pyramid

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Carstensz Pyramid

Indonesia
Best timeDec–Jan
Set inIndonesia
In season~39°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

28–45°F
CurrencyIDR
LanguageIndonesian
TimezoneUTC+07:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Jun, Aug. Go in May, Jul, Sep for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJun · 19%
WarmestDec · 45°F
WettestMar
Best windowDec–Jan
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Puncak Jaya or Carstensz Pyramid on the island of New Guinea, with an elevation of 4,884 m (16,024 ft), is the highest mountain peak of an island on Earth, and the highest peak in Indonesia and within Oceania. The mountain is located in the Sudirman Range of the highlands of Mimika Regency, Central Papua, Indonesia. Puncak Jaya is ranked 5th in the world by topographic isolation.

Best time to visit

Aim for Dec–Jan, the 2 months that line up best.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Carstensz Pyramid?

The best time to visit Carstensz Pyramid is December–January, in Indonesia.

Where is Carstensz Pyramid?

Carstensz Pyramid is in Indonesia.

What is Carstensz Pyramid known for?

Puncak Jaya or Carstensz Pyramid on the island of New Guinea, with an elevation of 4,884 m (16,024 ft), is the highest mountain peak of an island on Earth, and the highest peak in Indonesia and within Oceania. The mountain is located in the Sudirman Range of the highlands of Mimika Regency, Central Papua, Indonesia. Puncak Jaya is ranked 5th in the world by topographic isolation.

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