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Raja Ampat

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Raja Ampat

West Papua, Indonesia
Best timeOct–Apr
Set inWest Papua, Indonesia
In season~84°F high
Climate
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

77–82°F
Nearest airportSOQ
CurrencyIDR
LanguageIndonesian
TimezoneUTC+07:00
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Map showing the location of Raja Ampat
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Aug–Sep. Go in Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightMay · 33%
WarmestJan · 82°F
WettestJun
Best windowOct–Apr
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The most biodiverse reefs on the planet, remote and staggeringly blue.

Best time to visit

Aim for Oct–Apr, the 7 months that line up best.

On foot

The classic way in is the Reef snorkeling & diving. Nearest airport is SOQ.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Raja Ampat?

The best time to visit Raja Ampat is October–April, in West Papua, Indonesia.

Where is Raja Ampat?

Raja Ampat is in West Papua, Indonesia. The nearest major airport is SOQ.

What is Raja Ampat known for?

The most biodiverse reefs on the planet, remote and staggeringly blue.

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