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Raja Ampat in July: go or not?

Mixed period. Raja Ampat in July: 4.5/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 0.23°S · 130.52°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Why not
Raja Ampat · July
4.5
23–28°
Temperature
90%
Rain
5h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : Simon Spring via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in July

July falls in the wet season in Raja Ampat. Showers are often brief but intense. With 90.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

July ranks 3 out of 12 months in Raja Ampat.

This month's conditions

What it's like in July

UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
very humid
23°
Sea
30°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.0h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 14
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Is July the right month?

The best month in Raja Ampat is February (4.6/10), 0.1 pt higher than July.

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Context

Our verdict

Raja Ampat, archipelago in the extreme east of Indonesia in West Papua province: 1500 islands, 64,000 inhabitants, considered the world epicentre of marine biodiversity . Over 1500 species of fish, 700 species of molluscs, 75% of the coral species known in the world (versus 50% for the Australian Great Barrier Reef).

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Indonesia

🗣️LanguageIndonesian
💶CurrencyRoupie indonésienne (Rp)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 29°C
❄️Coolest monthJune · 28°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘMay · 95%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location

Where is Raja Ampat ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Indonesia
Equatorial tropical climate with a 4.6 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
0.23°S · 130.52°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Raja Ampat?
January is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 23.0°C lows, 5.2h of sunshine and 85.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Raja Ampat get in January?
Raja Ampat averages 5.2 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 4.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Raja Ampat?
April is the most unfavourable month with April has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Raja Ampat in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 23.0°C, while afternoon highs average 29.0°C.
Is Raja Ampat good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Raja Ampat scores 4.3/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 4.3/10.
When should you avoid Raja Ampat?
April is the most difficult month to visit Raja Ampat, with April has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Raja Ampat in July?
In July, the sea averages 30°C in Raja Ampat: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Raja Ampat in July?
The average UV index reaches 7 in July in Raja Ampat (high), with about 12.0h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.