Best time to visit Raja Ampat
Diving the richest marine life in the world
- Highest-rated months
- March, April, October, November
- Other good months
- January, February, May, December
- Less favorable months
- July, August
Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.
This destination has its own seasonal assessment.
Travel advisory snapshot
US advisory level 2
Snapshot checked 2026-10-13. Read current official guidance before booking. Seasonal suitability does not override a travel advisory.
Read the official advisoryWeather by month
| Month | Seasonal rating | Daytime high | Nighttime low | Rainfall | Sea temperature | Seasonal reasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2027 | 31.2°C / 88°F | 24.9°C / 77°F | 191 mm | 29.1°C / 84°F | Diving season | |
| February 2027 | 31.2°C / 88°F | 24.8°C / 77°F | 178 mm | 28.9°C / 84°F | Diving season, Ramadan | |
| March 2027 | 31.4°C / 89°F | 25°C / 77°F | 204 mm | 29.1°C / 84°F | Diving season, Ramadan | |
| April 2027 | 31.6°C / 89°F | 25°C / 77°F | 247 mm | 29.4°C / 85°F | Diving season | |
| May 2027 | 31.5°C / 89°F | 25.2°C / 77°F | 293 mm | 29.5°C / 85°F | Diving season | |
| June 2027 | 30.7°C / 87°F | 24.6°C / 76°F | 338 mm | 29.4°C / 85°F | Strong winds, rough seas | |
| July 2027 | 30.2°C / 86°F | 24.4°C / 76°F | 333 mm | 29.1°C / 84°F | Strong winds, rough seas | |
| August 2027 | 30.3°C / 87°F | 24.4°C / 76°F | 249 mm | 29°C / 84°F | Strong winds, rough seas | |
| September 2027 | 31°C / 88°F | 24.7°C / 76°F | 227 mm | 29.2°C / 85°F | Strong winds, rough seas | |
| October 2026 | 31.7°C / 89°F | 24.8°C / 77°F | 173 mm | 29.5°C / 85°F | Diving season | |
| November 2026 | 31.9°C / 89°F | 24.9°C / 77°F | 161 mm | 29.6°C / 85°F | Diving season | |
| December 2026 | 31.5°C / 89°F | 25°C / 77°F | 189 mm | 29.5°C / 85°F | Diving season |
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Long-term averages, not a forecast. Temperature and rainfall: 1991–2020; humidity and cloud: 2001–2020; sea temperature: 1991–2020. Climate snapshot prepared 2026-10-04.
Event adjustments refer to the next occurrence of each month as of 2026-10-14; the year is shown in the table.
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When is the best time to visit Raja Ampat?
The highest seasonal ratings in this assessment are in March, April, October, November. Compare the monthly reasons and climate below before choosing your dates. Editorial seasonal ratings describe conditions for a trip. They are not safety ratings or weather forecasts.
Do good seasonal ratings mean it is safe to travel?
No. Seasonal ratings describe timing, weather and experiences. Check current official travel advisories, entry requirements and local conditions before booking.
Sources and limits
This tool uses stored snapshots and is not updated in real time. Climate averages are not forecasts, and seasonal ratings are not safety assessments. Information may be incomplete or out of date. Before booking, check current official travel advisories, entry requirements, weather forecasts and local conditions.
TerraClimate · NASA POWER · NOAA OISST · Copernicus DEM GLO-90 (2021)
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