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Kofiau

Island

Part of Raja Ampat off Southwest Papua, Kofiau Island attracts divers and naturalists for coral reefs, rich marine life and endemic bird species within protected forest reserves.

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In this guide

Kofiau essentials

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

Kofiau at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Kofiau

May to October is prime for diving and wildlife observation; plan logistics through Sorong and Raja Ampat operators.

Dry season
May-Oct · 26-30°C
Best diving conditions and calmer seas; clearer water visibility.
Wet season
Nov-Apr · 24-28°C
Warmer but with heavier rain and possible rougher seas.

Weather & Climate near Kofiau

Climate

Kofiau's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2636 mm/year), wettest in July.

Air Quality: AQI 34 Good
Best Time to Visit
OctoberNovemberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
24°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 24° - 31° 31° 155 mm overcast 82% 2.1 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.1h
February Good 24° - 31° 30° 157 mm overcast 82% 2.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.1h
March Good 24° - 31° 31° 175 mm overcast 81% 2.2 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
April Good 24° - 31° 30° 215 mm overcast 80% 2.0 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
May Good 24° - 31° 30° 299 mm partly cloudy 80% 1.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
June Good 23° - 30° 27° 350 mm overcast 82% 2.1 m/s 1.9 very high 11.9h
July Good 23° - 29° 26° 357 mm overcast 83% 2.2 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.9h
August Good 23° - 29° 26° 271 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.8 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
September Good 23° - 30° 27° 215 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.3 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
October Very Good 24° - 31° 30° 142 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.0 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
November Very Good 24° - 31° 30° 139 mm partly cloudy 78% 1.8 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.1h
December Good 24° - 31° 30° 161 mm overcast 80% 2.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.1h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Kofiau

Access to Kofiau is typically via Sorong on the island of New Guinea; from Sorong travellers take speedboats or liveaboard dive trips into the Raja Ampat/Kofiau area. Organise through licensed dive operators.

Tips for Visiting Kofiau

  • If diving, book with experienced operators who know the island's reefs and currents-conditions can change quickly.
  • Respect protected areas and follow local guidelines to preserve corals and endemic species.
  • Bring field guides or a naturalist-Kofiau's birdlife and marine biodiversity are the island's strengths.