The climate is hot and humid. July to September is the dry season, December to January the rainiest period. Temperatures range from 75-90°F (24-33°C). The islands are under the influence of the SE monsoon from April to October and the NW monsoon from November to March, although land and sea breezes predominate close to the islands. The islands are not affected by tropical cyclones.
A well-known feature of the equatorial zone (around the Sorong and Raja Ampat area) are "bad" - sudden tropical storms that last up to 20 minutes with gusts up to 50 knots. Go prepared, in particular with hefty ground tackle and spares that can not be acquired in Indonesia (such as winch gears, motor brushes, alternator brushes and bearings).
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