August · Indonesia
Best time to visit Raja Ampat in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Raja Ampat in August
Average temperature 27°C, 292 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.6/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 292 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in Raja Ampat scores 6.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 27°C, 292 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Raja Ampat's reefs hold the world's richest marine biodiversity, scattered across jungle islands in West Papua.
August in Raja Ampat: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
August 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.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Raja Ampat in August?
- In August, Raja Ampat averages 27°C, 292 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Raja Ampat?
- August earns a 6.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Raja Ampat in August?
- Expect about 292 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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