Maluku Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Maluku / Moluccan Islands, Indonesia)

The tropical climate of Indonesia is typically quite humid and warm, with the sunny weather often being a little oppressive and sticky. However, the weather in Maluku is really quite different from other parts of Indonesia, since its seasonal trends don't follow the norm.

The central area of Maluku enjoys its dry season from October to March, and does the southerly region. The wet monsoon climate generally arrives in these areas between May and August. On the northern side of Maluku, the wet season can be expected from December until March, which is similar to the rest of Indonesia.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

Local wind patterns around Maluku can also affect the temperatures, with winds and breezes often bringing humidity from the Indian Ocean, along with high pressure. Whatever the time of the year, or part of the island that you are staying, you can be sure that temperatures will never drop far from 30°C / 86°F or 29°C / 84°F by day.

Maluku Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	28°C / 82°F	24°C / 75°F
February	28°C / 82°F	23°C / 73°F
March	29°C / 84°F	23°C / 73°F
April	30°C / 86°F	23°C / 73°F
May	31°C / 88°F	24°C / 75°F
June	30°C / 86°F	23°C / 73°F
July	30°C / 86°F	22°C / 72°F
August	31°C / 88°F	23°C / 73°F
September	31°C / 88°F	23°C / 73°F
October	31°C / 88°F	24°C / 75°F
November	30°C / 86°F	24°C / 75°F
December	28°C / 82°F	23°C / 73°F