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Kai Kecil

Island

Small island in the Kai archipelago, Maluku province, with white-sand beaches and coral reefs. Visitors come for diving, fishing and village visits.

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Kai Kecil essentials

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

Kai Kecil at a Glance

About Kai Kecil

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.
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Kai Kecil

The dry season is the most dependable for marine activities.

Dry season
April-October · 77-88°F (25-31°C)
Better sea conditions for snorkeling and boat trips.

Weather & Climate near Kai Kecil

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 30 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberAugustOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 403 mm overcast 82% 2.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.3h
February Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 342 mm overcast 83% 2.8 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.2h
March Good 24° - 31° 31° 289 mm overcast 82% 2.2 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
April Good 24° - 31° 31° 281 mm overcast 81% 2.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.9h
May Good 24° - 30° 31° 240 mm overcast 82% 2.2 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.8h
June Good 24° - 29° 27° 187 mm overcast 84% 2.7 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
July Very Good 23° - 29° 26° 105 mm overcast 83% 2.5 m/s 1.9 very high 11.7h
August Very Good 23° - 29° 26° 77 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.6 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.8h
September Very Good 23° - 30° 27° 64 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.5 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
October Very Good 24° - 31° 31° 81 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.2 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.1h
November Good 24° - 32° 31° 181 mm partly cloudy 77% 1.9 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.3h
December Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 368 mm overcast 79% 2.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.3h
Getting There & Around

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.