The short answer
When to go to Raja Ampat
Wikivoyage names October to April as the best period, with temperatures around 25 to 32 degrees and humidity making it feel hotter. Wikipedia describes a tropical rainforest climate with no true dry season, so rain can arrive in any month and sea conditions change quickly. We could not find a reliable published monthly climate table, so no temperature or rainfall figures are shown. Older travellers should plan flexible days, morning boat trips and rest in the midday heat.
Month by month
Raja Ampat weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | — | — | — | Within the usually quoted better window; showers still likely | |
| February | — | — | — | Within the usually quoted better window; plan flexible days | |
| March | — | — | — | Within the usually quoted better window; sea conditions vary | |
| April | — | — | — | End of the usually quoted better window | |
| May | — | — | — | Outside the usually quoted window; rain is hard to predict | |
| June | — | — | — | Outside the usually quoted window; expect more rain | |
| July | — | — | — | Outside the usually quoted window; expect more rain | |
| August | — | — | — | Outside the usually quoted window; weather varies | |
| September | — | — | — | Transition month; conditions vary | |
| October | — | — | — | Start of the usually quoted better window | |
| November | — | — | — | Within the usually quoted better window | |
| December | — | — | — | Within the usually quoted better window |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Raja Ampat seasons for families and seniors
Good, with small trade-offs: January, February, March, April, October, November and December
- January: Within the usually quoted better window; showers still likely
- February: Within the usually quoted better window; plan flexible days
- March: Within the usually quoted better window; sea conditions vary
- April: End of the usually quoted better window
- October: Start of the usually quoted better window
- November: Within the usually quoted better window
- December: Within the usually quoted better window
Possible, with planning: May, June, July, August and September
- May: Outside the usually quoted window; rain is hard to predict
- June: Outside the usually quoted window; expect more rain
- July: Outside the usually quoted window; expect more rain
- August: Outside the usually quoted window; weather varies
- September: Transition month; conditions vary
Useful answers
Best time to visit Raja Ampat: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Raja Ampat?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the most comfortable time to visit Raja Ampat. Wikivoyage names October to April as the best period, with temperatures around 25 to 32 degrees and humidity making it feel hotter. Wikipedia describes a tropical rainforest climate with no true dry season, so rain can arrive in any month and sea conditions change quickly. We could not find a reliable published monthly climate table, so no temperature or rainfall figures are shown. Older travellers should plan flexible days, morning boat trips and rest in the midday heat.