Gag Island

Island

A small Indonesian island in Southwest Papua, reached by boat and defined by coastal communities and surrounding reef; visitors come for basic island scenery and local fishing activity.

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Gag Island essentials

Country: Indonesia
Driest months: Oct-Dec
Pay in: Rupiah (Rp)
Language: Indonesian
Emergency: 110

Gag Island at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Gag Island

Better accessed in the dry season; industrial activity can affect visitor plans.

Dry season
May-Oct · 24-31°C
Calmer seas and easier boat access.
Wet season
Nov-Apr · 24-30°C
Heavier rains and rougher seas; some operations may pause.

Weather & Climate near Gag Island

Climate

Gag Island's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2537 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 35 Good
Best Time to Visit
OctoberNovemberApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 23° - 30° 27° 154 mm overcast 83% 2.2 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
February Good 23° - 30° 27° 164 mm overcast 82% 2.3 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.0h
March Good 23° - 30° 27° 174 mm overcast 82% 2.3 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.0h
April Good 23° - 30° 27° 214 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.0 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
May Good 23° - 30° 27° 282 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
June Good 23° - 29° 26° 328 mm overcast 82% 2.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.0h
July Good 23° - 29° 26° 320 mm overcast 83% 2.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.0h
August Good 23° - 29° 26° 253 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
September Good 23° - 29° 26° 201 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.3 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
October Very Good 23° - 30° 27° 140 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
November Very Good 23° - 30° 27° 144 mm partly cloudy 80% 1.7 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
December Good 23° - 30° 27° 163 mm overcast 81% 2.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Gag Island

Access typically from Sorong by chartered boat; arrangements should be made through local operators. Sorong is the regional transport hub with flights from Makassar and Jakarta.

Tips for Visiting Gag Island

  • Gag Island is primarily a nickel-mining site - access is restricted in some zones; check local permissions.
  • Boat transfers usually leave from Sorong - plan logistics carefully and coordinate with operators in advance.
  • Be mindful of environmental impact; mining has damaged reefs and mangroves in places.