Raja Ampat
Indonesia · Southeast Asia
The best time to visit Raja Ampat is January–May and September–December, when it is at its strongest for nature & wildlife and beach. The tail end of the peak liveaboard season brings glassy seas and abundant marine life before trade winds shift.
Plan a trip to Raja AmpatMonth by month
| Month | Fit | Weather | Crowds & prices | What it's good for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10/10 | 29°C · 26 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Beach. Prime diving season with calm waters, exceptional underwater visibility, and peak manta ray sightings despite frequent tropical showers. |
| February | 10/10 | 29°C · 23 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Beach. Excellent marine conditions and calm seas offer world-class diving and island hopping across the archipelago. |
| March | 10/10 | 29°C · 27 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 | Nature & wildlife, Beach. Waters remain calm and clear, making it a great time for snorkeling, diving, and observing birds of paradise in the lush interior. |
| April | 10/10 | 29°C · 27 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 4/5 | Nature & wildlife, Beach. The tail end of the peak liveaboard season brings glassy seas and abundant marine life before trade winds shift. |
| May | 9/10 | 29°C · 29 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife, Beach. Transition month as southeast winds begin to build, causing occasional choppy seas in exposed channels. |
| June | 7/10 | 29°C · 29 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife. Stronger south-easterly monsoon winds cause rough seas, prompting several dive operators and liveaboards to pause operations. |
| July | 7/10 | 28°C · 27 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife. Windy conditions and ocean swells limit boat transit between islands, though sheltered dive sites remain accessible from land-based eco-resorts. |
| August | 7/10 | 29°C · 27 rain days | crowds 1/5 · prices 2/5 | Nature & wildlife. Wind and waves persist through August, restricting long-distance boat crossings while keeping tourist numbers at their annual low. |
| September | 9/10 | 29°C · 27 rain days | crowds 2/5 · prices 3/5 | Nature & wildlife, Beach. Winds begin to subside mid-month, and diving operations start returning as sea conditions steadily improve. |
| October | 10/10 | 29°C · 27 rain days | crowds 3/5 · prices 4/5 | Nature & wildlife, Beach. The start of the main dive season brings flat seas, excellent visibility, and the return of liveaboard fleets across the region. |
| November | 10/10 | 29°C · 28 rain days | crowds 4/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Beach. Spectacular underwater conditions with calm surface water and high concentrations of pelagic life including manta rays. |
| December | 10/10 | 29°C · 28 rain days | crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 | Nature & wildlife, Beach. Holiday season brings peak visitor numbers and high demand for liveaboards and island homestays amid superb marine conditions. |
Getting in
Israeli passport: Complicated entry — Calling-visa category: requires prior approval from Indonesian immigration, an embassy visa, and entry only via specific airports (incl. Bali DPS).
Other passports are checked in the app when you search. Rules change; verify before booking.
Other passports are checked in the app when you search. Rules change; verify before booking.
