Raja Ampat · WinterMonth summary
Raja Ampat weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
73°F – 84°F
🌧 Rainy days
85% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (7.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Raja Ampat in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.0/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Raja Ampat in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Raja Ampat enjoys 29°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 85% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (7.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 73°F | 84°F | 85% | 0.4in | 9.5h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 73°F | 84°F | 82% | 0.3in | 10.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 73°F | 84°F | 87% | 0.4in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 73°F | 84°F | 92% | 0.5in | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 75°F | 84°F | 95% | 0.6in | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 73°F | 82°F | 94% | 0.6in | 10.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 73°F | 82°F | 90% | 0.5in | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 73°F | 82°F | 85% | 0.4in | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 73°F | 84°F | 90% | 0.5in | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 73°F | 84°F | 88% | 0.5in | 11.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 73°F | 84°F | 94% | 0.4in | 11.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 73°F | 84°F | 94% | 0.4in | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Raja Ampat averages 84°F, 85% rainy days and 9.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 7.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Raja Ampat in January
Is January a good time to visit Raja Ampat?
January is an acceptable time for Raja Ampat (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (7.1/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Raja Ampat in January?
Yes, 85% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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