Raja Ampat yacht charter, month by month
Sea, weather, visibility, crowds and the yachts in the area, for every month of the year.
Quick answer
What is the best month for a yacht charter in Raja Ampat?
The best months for a Raja Ampat yacht charter are January, February, March, November, December. Raja Ampat's charter season runs October to April, with the calmest seas from November to March. Each month below has its own guide with weather, sea, visibility, crowds and the yachts in the area.
January
ExcellentJanuary in Raja Ampat: calm seas, manta season and peak charter conditions
February
ExcellentFebruary in Raja Ampat: glassy seas and the best window for Wayag and Misool
March
ExcellentMarch in Raja Ampat: the last calm month, with mantas and fewer boats
April
Very goodApril in Raja Ampat: shoulder season calm with quieter reefs
May
GoodMay in Raja Ampat: quiet reefs as the southeast monsoon builds
June
FairJune in Raja Ampat: wet, windy and quiet, best for divers on a short loop
July
Not recommendedJuly in Raja Ampat: the windiest, roughest stretch of the year
August
Not recommendedAugust in Raja Ampat: monsoon season, with Komodo the better pick
September
FairSeptember in Raja Ampat: the monsoon eases and conditions improve by month end
October
Very goodOctober in Raja Ampat: the season opens with calm seas and returning mantas
November
ExcellentNovember in Raja Ampat: the calmest seas begin and the full fleet is in place
December
ExcellentDecember in Raja Ampat: the festive season at sea with calm water and mantas
Combine both seas
Komodo month by month
Komodo and Raja Ampat have opposite seasons, so there is a great sea somewhere in Indonesia every month. Many larger yachts follow that rhythm: Komodo around May to October, Raja Ampat around November to April.