Raja Ampat · Indonesia
November
Wet season in force — many operators close for maintenance, but manta season is beginning again and underwater visibility holds.
Strong option
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Raja Ampat — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
30°C
Low
24°C
Rain
165mm
Sun
5.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How November scores in Raja Ampat
Weather
Above average
Value
Good
Crowds
Good
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in November
- ↑Manta season begins again at Manta Sandy — early bookings for December peak
- ↑Some operators offer 20–30% discounts on last remaining wet-season liveaboards
- ↑Underwater world unaffected by surface rain — reefs equally healthy year-round
What you sacrifice
- ↓Many smaller liveaboard operators closed for November maintenance period
- ↓165mm rain — above-water activities severely limited
How November compares to May (best month)
| Factor | November | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 5 | 9 |
| Value | 6 | 7 |
| Crowds | 6 | 7 |
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Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Raja Ampat, not across destinations. Methodology →