With a population of 125,535, Sorong is the largest city in West Papua, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sorong has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sorong in April, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is June, when it can get as cold as 25 °C, with an average temperature of 27 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 340 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Sorong, with an average rainfall of 160 mm.
When flying to Sorong, you’ll arrive at Sorong Jefman (SOQ), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Sorong from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 24h 20m.
Expect to pay £0.68 per litre in Sorong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £8.09 and £10.78.