ID Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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Raja Ampat?

Raja Ampat, global epicentre of marine biodiversity — 1,500 fish species and turquoise lagoons.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -0.23°N 130.52°E
February & AugustBest months
84°FOptimal temperature
82%Rainy days

When to visit Raja Ampat?

🌞 Best time overall
February
🌡️ Optimal temperature
73°F–84°F in February
🌧 Least rain
82% rainy days in February
🌧 Wettest month
January (85%)
📅 Best score
7.1/10

Best time by type of trip

🤿Diving & snorkelingOct–Apr — world's greatest marine biodiversity, 1,500 species.
🏖️Islands & lagoonsOct–Apr — Pianemo, Wayag, turquoise lagoons among karsts.
🐦Birds of paradiseOct–Apr — bird of paradise watching, tropical forest.
💰BudgetMay–Sep — rainy season but homestays €30, fewer crowds.

Raja Ampat weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌦️ January73°F84°F85%0.4in9.5h7.0/10
⛅ February73°F84°F82%0.3in10.4h7.1/10
🌦️ March73°F84°F87%0.4in10.2h7.0/10
🌦️ April73°F84°F92%0.5in10.5h7.0/10
🌦️ May75°F84°F95%0.6in11.0h7.0/10
🌦️ June73°F82°F94%0.6in10.4h7.0/10
🌧️ July73°F82°F90%0.5in9.9h7.0/10
🌦️ August73°F82°F85%0.4in10.5h7.1/10
🌦️ September73°F84°F90%0.5in11.0h7.0/10
🌦️ October73°F84°F88%0.5in11.3h7.0/10
🌦️ November73°F84°F94%0.4in11.2h7.0/10
🌦️ December73°F84°F94%0.4in10.3h7.0/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 29°F, 91% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 28°F, 90% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 29°F, 91% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 29°F, 87% rainy days, 10.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.

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Frequently asked questions

February is ideal with 82% rainy days and 29°F. The months of February & August offer comparable conditions.
January is the wettest month with 85% rainy days.
Yes, February is the best month with an average of 29°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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