Best Time to Dive in Raja Ampat

Diving in Raja Ampat is possible all year, but conditions, visibility and marine life change with the seasons. Here is the month-by-month overview.

Peak seasonJanuary · February · March · April · October · November · December

Raja Ampat: diving month by month

JanuaryPeak season

28–30°C

Manta rays · Schooling fish · Calm sea

FebruaryPeak season

28–30°C

Manta rays · Schooling fish · Calm sea

MarchPeak season

28–30°C

Manta rays · Schooling fish · Calm sea

AprilPeak season

28–30°C

Manta rays · Schooling fish · Calm sea

28–30°C

Manta rays · Schooling fish · Healthy coral

JuneLow / off season

28–30°C

Manta rays · Schooling fish · Strong currents

JulyLow / off season

27–29°C

Manta rays · Schooling fish · Monsoon

AugustLow / off season

27–29°C

Manta rays · Schooling fish · Monsoon

SeptemberGood season

28–30°C

Manta rays · Schooling fish · Healthy coral

OctoberPeak season

28–30°C

Manta rays · Schooling fish · Calm sea

NovemberPeak season

28–30°C

Manta rays · Schooling fish · Calm sea

DecemberPeak season

28–30°C

Manta rays · Schooling fish · Calm sea

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