Weather in January in Raja Ampat
Are you planning a trip a to Raja Ampat in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Raja Ampat in January?
Raja Ampat is a region in Indonesia. January 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 25°C in Sorong. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 259 mm in Sorong.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Raja Ampat in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Raja Ampat climate page.
Where to go in Raja Ampat in January
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Raja Ampat?
Sorong
In January Sorong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Raja Ampat?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Raja Ampat due to the typically poor weather in Sorong.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Sorong.
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