Amsterdam Island, Southwest Papua Island

Remote Indonesian island in Southwest Papua

Island off Southwest Papua's coast in Indonesia; largely accessed by boat and of interest to coastal fishers, occasional scientific teams and dive expeditions.

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Alfred Faure, probablement sur l'île d'Amsterdam dans les années 1950.jpg
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Aquarium of the Amsterdam Island.jpg
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Amsterdam Island, Southwest Papua at a Glance#

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About Amsterdam Island, Southwest Papua#

Amsterdam Island in Southwest Papua is a small island in the western New Guinea region of Indonesia located near the island-rich coastline of Southwest Papua.

The island is one of many minor coastal islands in the region and is primarily notable for its marine and coastal environment rather than for large-scale infrastructure or permanent settlements.

Situated near the equator in the Indonesian province of Southwest Papua, it lies off the western New Guinea landmass in tropical maritime waters.

How to Get to Amsterdam Island, Southwest Papua#

Access is by boat from regional ports in Southwest Papua; small local craft or charters are typical. Travel requires permits in some zones; coordinate with local authorities and communities.

Tips for Visiting Amsterdam Island, Southwest Papua#

  • If attempting an expedition to remote islands in Southwest Papua, coordinate with Indonesian authorities and local communities well in advance.
  • Bring mosquito and jungle disease precautions; remote tropical islands have medical access limitations.
  • Respect customary land rights - many islands are governed by local communities with established protocols for visitors.

Best Time to Visit Amsterdam Island, Southwest Papua#

The dry season provides better access; check local transport availability and permits for remote Papuan islands.

Dry Season
May-September · 24-30°C
Drier seas and clearer skies improve access to remote islands.

Weather & Climate near Amsterdam Island, Southwest Papua#

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2961 mm/year), wettest in May.

Air Quality: AQI 41 Good
Best Time to Visit
OctoberAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 24° - 31° 31° 231 mm overcast 85% 2.3 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
February Good 24° - 30° 30° 228 mm overcast 85% 2.4 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
March Good 24° - 30° 30° 244 mm overcast 85% 2.2 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
April Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 275 mm overcast 84% 2.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
May Good 24° - 31° 32° 313 mm partly cloudy 84% 2.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
June Good 24° - 30° 31° 310 mm overcast 85% 2.2 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.0h
July Good 24° - 30° 27° 273 mm overcast 85% 2.8 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.0h
August Good 24° - 30° 27° 264 mm overcast 84% 3.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
September Good 24° - 30° 31° 227 mm overcast 84% 2.5 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
October Very Good 24° - 31° 31° 187 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.5 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
November Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 182 mm overcast 83% 2.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
December Acceptable 24° - 31° 30° 227 mm overcast 84% 1.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.0h