Kai Besar
Island Large Maluku island noted for rugged coastlines
Kai Besar in the Maluku archipelago sits among reefs and villages; divers and inter‑island travellers use local boats to reach beaches and coral sites.
Kai Besar (often rendered Great Kai) is one of the principal islands in the Kai Islands group of Maluku Province, Indonesia. The island supports coastal villages and local economies based on fishing, copra and smallholder agriculture.
The island’s coastline includes sandy beaches and fringing coral reefs, while interior areas are generally hilly and vegetated. Transport and supply connections are by inter-island boat services to nearby regional towns.
Kai Besar is located in southeastern Maluku, within Indonesia’s extensive island chains of the Banda Sea region, and forms part of the administrative island group commonly referred to as the Kai Islands.
- Main island: One of the main islands of the Kai (Kai Kecil / Kai Besar) group in southeastern Maluku, inhabited and oriented around fishing and small-scale agriculture.
How to Get to Kai Besar #
Access is by regional flights to Kai islands’ main airports (seasonal) or by inter-island boat from larger Maluku hubs such as Ambon; expect long transfers and coordinate with local operators.
Tips for Visiting Kai Besar #
- Boat transport is necessary for island access-check local departure points and weather conditions.
- Respect local customs; some parts of the island have small communities with specific cultural norms.
Best Time to Visit Kai Besar #
Visit during the dry season (May-October) for reliable sea travel and clearer skies.
Weather & Climate near Kai Besar #
Kai Besar'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 (2716 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (392 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (333 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (289 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (285 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (254 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (212 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (135 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (101 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (188 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (347 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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