When to go · Sorong
Sorong in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (rain and rough crossings), peak Christmas–New Year for Raja Ampat boats.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 20
- Crowds
- High
- Indonesia overall
- Prices
- High
- Indonesia overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (rain and rough crossings), peak Christmas–New Year for Raja Ampat boats.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- OctoberGreatInside Sorong's best window: Oct–Apr (calmer seas, drier days).
- NovemberGreatInside Sorong's best window: Oct–Apr (calmer seas, drier days).
- DecemberGreatInside Sorong's best window: Oct–Apr (calmer seas, drier days).
- JanuaryGreatInside Sorong's best window: Oct–Apr (calmer seas, drier days).
Weather in August
- SorongHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 20 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 20 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Indonesia overall
- High
- Prices · Indonesia overall
- High
Indonesia overall: Peak; Independence Day 17 Aug; clear volcano mornings.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Sorong, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Aug: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 20
Jan: 20
Crowds
Aug: High
Jan: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
Jan: 0
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (rain and rough crossings), peak Christmas–New Year for Raja Ampat boats.
January: Inside Sorong's best window: Oct–Apr (calmer seas, drier days).
Sorong: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast