Weather in May in Raja Ampat
Thinking about venturing to Raja Ampat this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Raja Ampat in May?
Raja Ampat is a region in Indonesia. May in Raja Ampat generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C 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.
Precipitation
May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 259 mm in Sorong.For specific regional insights in Raja Ampat for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Raja Ampat climate page.
Where to go in Raja Ampat in May
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Raja Ampat?
Sorong
In May Sorong generally has very 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 May the best time to visit Raja Ampat?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Raja Ampat with often poor weather in Sorong.
Generally speaking, August provides unpleasant weather in Sorong.
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