Gebe
Island Tropical island in North Maluku with coastal reefs
A remote island in North Maluku visited for fishing, diving and village life; travellers come for coral reefs, boat transfers to neighbouring islands and encounters with local fishing communities rather than developed tourist infrastructure.
Gebe is an island in Indonesia’s North Maluku province, part of the Maluku Islands in eastern Indonesia. It is one of the smaller inhabited islands in the archipelago and lies close to the larger island of Halmahera.
Human settlement is small-scale and oriented to local subsistence activities; the island is administered within the North Maluku provincial structure rather than as an independent municipality. The island’s location near the equator gives it a tropical climate with maritime influences.
Gebe sits in the eastern Indonesian island chain in the Halmahera Sea region, among numerous nearby islands and reefs that form the broader North Maluku maritime landscape.
- Coordinates: Coordinates place the island just south of the equator at latitude -0.07589 and longitude 129.44852, within Indonesia's North Maluku province.
How to Get to Gebe #
Gebe is reached by sea from larger islands and regional ports in North Maluku; schedules vary seasonally and services are often informal. The nearest regional airports are on larger islands in North Maluku; from there, local boats or inter-island ferries provide access to Gebe.
Tips for Visiting Gebe #
- Inter-island schedules can be infrequent-confirm boat/flight services well in advance.
- Respect local communities and the conservation status of island habitats; some areas may be protected.
- Carry contingency supplies and contact local authorities if planning to stay-facilities may be limited.
Best Time to Visit Gebe #
Best visited during the drier months (roughly April-October) when sea conditions are more reliable for inter-island travel.
Weather & Climate near Gebe #
Gebe'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 (2293 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (140 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (156 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (169 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (201 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (250 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (302 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (284 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (221 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (174 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
