Kai Kecil
Island Small island in Indonesia's Kai archipelago
Small island in the Kai archipelago, Maluku province, with white-sand beaches and coral reefs. Visitors come for diving, fishing and village visits.
Kai Kecil is an island in Indonesia’s Maluku province. It forms part of the Kei (Kai) Islands in the southeastern Maluku archipelago.
Tropical island landscapes with sandy beaches, coral reefs and villages. The island supports fishing and local community life and is used for tourism focused on marine recreation and beach visits where services exist.
The island has long been inhabited by local communities within the Kei archipelago; detailed historical events are not provided here.
Situated in Maluku province in eastern Indonesia, Kai Kecil lies within the Kei Islands group in the Banda Sea and is reached by sea from regional transport hubs.
- Access and environment: Part of the Maluku island chain, the island environment includes coastal reefs and tropical vegetation; access is by sea from regional ports.
How to Get to Kai Kecil #
Access requires boat transport from larger Maluku islands; arrange passage via local ports and boat operators-expect irregular schedules.
Tips for Visiting Kai Kecil #
- Bring snorkeling gear if planning to explore reef fringes; visibility can vary with tide and season.
- Arrange boat transport through a local operator from the nearest larger island-services are irregular.
Best Time to Visit Kai Kecil #
The dry season is the most dependable for marine activities.
Weather & Climate near Kai Kecil #
Kai Kecil's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2618 mm/year), wettest in January.
January
January is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (403 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (342 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (289 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (281 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (240 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (187 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (181 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (368 mm) and mostly overcast skies.