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Ambelau

Island

Island in Maluku province with coastal villages and coral reefs; visitors travel for remote island life, fishing communities and marine activities reached by local boats or charters.

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Ambelau essentials

Address: Ambelau Island, Maluku Province, Indonesia - remote island with limited visitor services
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About Ambelau

Ambelau is a small island in Indonesia’s Maluku province, located in the central-eastern part of the Indonesian archipelago. It is part of the larger island groups that make up Maluku and is sparsely populated compared with major Indonesian islands.

Economic activity on and around the island typically centers on small-scale agriculture, fishing and local trade. The island’s landscape includes coastal settlements and tropical vegetation rather than large urban development.

The island lies among other small islands of the Banda Sea region, with the nearest larger regional centres in Maluku province serving as administrative and transport hubs.

  • Administrative region: Is one of many small islands in the Maluku province and is administered as part of Indonesia’s Maluku archipelago.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Ambelau

Visit during the dry season (May-October) when seas are calmer and rainfall is lower.

Dry season (best)
May-Oct · 24 to 30 °C
Drier weather, calmer seas and easier island access - the preferred time for visiting and boat travel.
Wet season
Nov-Apr · 24 to 30 °C
Frequent heavy rains and rougher sea conditions can limit travel and outdoor activities; expect more cloud and wet days.

Weather & Climate near Ambelau

Climate

Ambelau's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2086 mm/year), wettest in July.

Air Quality: AQI 35 Good
Best Time to Visit
OctoberNovemberSeptember
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° 172 mm overcast 80% 1.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.2h
February Good 23° - 30° 27° 154 mm overcast 81% 1.9 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.1h
March Good 23° - 30° 27° 161 mm overcast 80% 1.6 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.0h
April Very Good 23° - 30° 26° 154 mm partly cloudy 80% 1.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.9h
May Good 23° - 29° 26° 213 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.8h
June Good 22° - 28° 25° 313 mm overcast 84% 2.3 m/s 1.8 very high 11.8h
July Good 22° - 28° 25° 329 mm overcast 83% 2.4 m/s 1.9 very high 11.8h
August Very Good 21° - 28° 25° 167 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.7 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
September Very Good 22° - 29° 25° 110 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.5 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
October Excellent 22° - 30° 26° 80 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.1 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.1h
November Excellent 23° - 31° 27° 94 mm partly cloudy 79% 1.9 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.2h
December Good 23° - 31° 27° 139 mm overcast 79% 1.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.2h