Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat Weather in December

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

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Sorong

Planning a journey to Raja Ampat, Indonesia this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Raja Ampat in December

Raja Ampat, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. December 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. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

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

Precipitation

December is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 289 mm (11 in) in Sorong.

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Best Places to Visit in Raja Ampat in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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tolerable
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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 December for the most popular destinonation in Raja Ampat, Indonesia?

Sorong

In December 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.

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November
December
January
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
249 mm (9.8 in)
289 mm (11 in)
259 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Raja Ampat weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, Raja Ampat, Indonesia generally has poor weather conditions. Sorong sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

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

Sorong averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Sorong records an average of 289 mm (11 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Raja Ampat, Indonesia.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit Raja Ampat, Indonesia is in with generally poor weather in Sorong.

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