January in Raja Ampat: strong conditions, 6th of 12
Good · 7/10Days in January average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 82% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 207 mm, but with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 7/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 8/10 for the best month here.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
February in Raja Ampat — middling scores, decent value
Trade-offs · 6.9/10Days in February average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 82% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
196 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 6.9/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 8/10 for the best month here.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
March in Raja Ampat: strong conditions, 4th of 12
Good · 7.4/10March averages 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Monthly rainfall reaches 176 mm — wet for this destination — but about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.4/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
April holds up well in Raja Ampat — 5th best month
Good · 7.4/10Days in April average 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 81% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
177 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 8/10 for the best month here.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
May holds up well in Raja Ampat — 7th best month
Good · 7/10May averages 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
213 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 7/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
June in Raja Ampat — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.5/10Days in June average 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 82% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 351 mm: only about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 6.5/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8/10 for the best month here.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, November is materially better in Raja Ampat — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.
July in Raja Ampat — workable with trade-offs
Trade-offs · 6.3/10Days in July average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 82% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 276 mm: only about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 6.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8/10 for the best month here.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
If your dates are flexible, November is materially better in Raja Ampat — 1.7 points higher on the same scale.
August in Raja Ampat: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Trade-offs · 6.6/10August averages 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
292 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.
It scores 6.6/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
September in Raja Ampat — reliably good (2nd best month)
Good · 7.5/10September averages 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Monthly rainfall reaches 164 mm — wet for this destination — but about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 7.5/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
October in Raja Ampat — reliably good (3rd best month)
Good · 7.5/10Days in October average 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 80% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
163 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.5/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 8/10 for the best month here.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
November: the best month of the year in Raja Ampat
Best window · 8/10Days in November average 28°C (83°F) and humidity near 80% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
124 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Raja Ampat at 8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
December in Raja Ampat — reliably good (8th best month)
Good · 7/10December averages 28°C (82°F) and humidity near 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
203 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 7/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8/10 in the destination's best month.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
