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Boano

Island
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Boano essentials

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

Boano at a Glance

About Boano

Boano is a small island in Indonesia’s Maluku province, part of the island groups in the central-eastern Indonesian archipelago. It is a populated island with local villages and coastal shorelines facing the surrounding seas.

The island offers typical small-island features such as village life, shoreline access and marine waters that support fishing and local transport by boat. There are no large tourist facilities widely advertised for the island.

Boano sits within Maluku province off the main islands of the central Moluccas; it is part of Indonesia’s eastern island chain and is reached by local boat services from larger nearby islands.

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Boano

As with much of Maluku, the dry season is the practical time to visit for reliable boat connections and better weather.

Dry season (May-October)
May-Oct · 24-30°C (75-86°F)
Calmer seas, easier boat travel and sunnier conditions for beach and village visits.
Wet season (November-April)
Nov-Apr · 23-29°C (73-84°F)
Heavy tropical rains, rougher seas and more limited boat service-travel is possible but less predictable.

Weather & Climate near Boano

Climate

Boano's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1986 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 38 Good
Best Time to Visit
OctoberSeptemberNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 22° - 30° 26° 175 mm overcast 86% 2.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.1h
February Good 22° - 30° 26° 163 mm overcast 86% 2.5 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.1h
March Good 22° - 30° 26° 182 mm overcast 86% 2.2 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
April Very Good 22° - 30° 26° 170 mm partly cloudy 86% 1.9 m/s 2.5 extreme 11.9h
May Very Good 22° - 29° 26° 218 mm partly cloudy 87% 1.9 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.9h
June Good 22° - 28° 25° 236 mm partly cloudy 88% 2.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
July Good 22° - 28° 25° 227 mm partly cloudy 88% 2.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
August Very Good 21° - 28° 25° 159 mm partly cloudy 86% 2.8 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.9h
September Very Good 22° - 29° 25° 121 mm partly cloudy 85% 2.7 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.0h
October Excellent 22° - 30° 26° 86 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.1 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.1h
November Very Good 23° - 31° 27° 97 mm partly cloudy 82% 1.8 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.1h
December Good 22° - 30° 26° 152 mm overcast 85% 2.2 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.1h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Boano

Boano is reached by sea from larger Maluku islands such as Seram or from Ambon. Travelers should arrange boat transfers through regional operators or local agents in Ambon or Masohi; schedules are irregular and often weather-dependent.

Tips for Visiting Boano

  • Travel to Boano typically requires a boat connection from Seram or Ambon; arrange transport in advance with local operators as schedules can be irregular.
  • Bring insect protection and a light waterproof-tropical showers can appear suddenly even in dry season.
  • Learn basic local customs and consider hiring a local guide to visit villages respectfully and learn about local history.