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Raja Ampat in March: solid, though February remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -0.23°N 130.52°E
84°FMax temperature
87%Rainy days
10.2hSunshine / day

Raja Ampat weather in March

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
73°F – 84°F
🌧 Rainy days
87% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (7.1/10)

Should you visit Raja Ampat in March?

✅ 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.

🌧 Rain : █████████░ 87%
🌡 Temperature : ███████░░░ 84°F
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.2h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in March (7.0/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.

Raja Ampat in March by trip type

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Raja Ampat. Temperatures rise (29°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 87% 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.

All months for Raja Ampat

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun 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 ◀ 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 March, Raja Ampat averages 84°F, 87% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10. See methodology →

March vs February (best month)

The best month is February (score 7.1/10). Difference:

FAQ — Raja Ampat in March

Is March a good time to visit Raja Ampat?
March 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 March?
Yes, 87% of days see rain in March. Plan some indoor activities as backup.

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