Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Raja Ampat, Indonesia in April.

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Sorong

Planning a getaway to Raja Ampat, Indonesia this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Raja Ampat in April

Raja Ampat, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. April in Raja Ampat generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Sorong. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Raja Ampat, Indonesia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

April is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 320 mm (13 in) in Sorong. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Sorong.

Explore Raja Ampat by month

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January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) This monthJune30°C (86°F) July30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Raja Ampat in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Raja Ampat.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Raja Ampat

What is the weather like in April for the most popular destinonation in Raja Ampat, Indonesia?

Sorong

In April Sorong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
290 mm (11 in)
320 mm (13 in)
259 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
21 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Raja Ampat, in Indonesia.

In our records: Indonesia April extremes

Notable April records observed across cities in Indonesia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest April day in Indonesia reached 40°C (104°F) in Pulau Merah on April 1, 2014.

Raja Ampat weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Raja Ampat, Indonesia in April?

Raja Ampat, Indonesia typically experiences poor weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sorong average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Raja Ampat, Indonesia in April?

In Sorong, the average daytime high in April is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

Does Raja Ampat, Indonesia get a lot of rain in April?

Rainfall in Raja Ampat, Indonesia peaks during April. Sorong averages roughly 320 mm (13 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Raja Ampat, Indonesia?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Raja Ampat, Indonesia due to the typically poor weather in Sorong.

Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Sorong.

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