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Weather in August in Raja Ampat

Considering a trip to Raja Ampat this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Raja Ampat in August?

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Sorong. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Raja Ampat in August, check out the map below. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Raja Ampat, check out the map below.

Precipitation

August is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 192 mm in Sorong. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Sorong, marking it as the year's driest month.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Raja Ampat climate page.

Where to go in Raja Ampat in August

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Raja Ampat on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Indonesia, check out our Raja Ampat's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Raja Ampat?

Sorong

In August Sorong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Sorong
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<<   July July
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30°C 
24°C 
225 mm 
19 days 
poor 
30°C 
24°C 
192 mm 
19 days 
30°C 
24°C 
208 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Sorong

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Is August the best time to visit Raja Ampat?

In our view, August is one of the best times to travel to Raja Ampat, however the weather can often be unpleasant in Sorong.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Sorong.

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