The month in detail
What to expect in October
October falls in the wet season in Raja Ampat. Showers are often brief but intense. With 53% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
October ranks 3 out of 12 months in Raja Ampat.
This month's conditions
What it's like in October
UV index
9 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
very humid
24°
Sea
30°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.0h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 13
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Is October the right month?
The best month in Raja Ampat is February (5.1/10), 0.2 pt higher than October.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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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 · 66%
🏝️ 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
IndonesiaEquatorial tropical climate with a 5.1 → 4.6 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?
February is the best month with 29.0°C highs, 23.0°C lows, 5.8h of sunshine and 44.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Raja Ampat get in February?
Raja Ampat averages 5.8 sunshine hours per day in February. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 4.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Raja Ampat?
May is the most unfavourable month with May 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 February?
In February, 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 4.8/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains February with a score of 4.9/10.
When should you avoid Raja Ampat?
May is the most difficult month to visit Raja Ampat, with May 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 October?
In October, 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 October?
The average UV index reaches 9 in October in Raja Ampat (very high), with about 12.0h of daylight. Protection essential.