Kangean Islands
Islands Chain of Indonesian islands north of Bali and Java
The Kangean Islands north of Bali offer scattered beaches, traditional fishing communities and reefs; visitors come for boat trips, local markets and off-the-beaten-track coastal scenery.
The Kangean Islands are an irregular archipelago in the Java Sea, administratively part of Sumenep Regency in East Java, Indonesia. The group includes several inhabited and uninhabited islets with Kangean Island as the largest.
Small fishing settlements, stretches of sandy shoreline and nearshore coral and seagrass habitats are the primary on-island attractions. The islands lie off the northeastern coast of Madura and are accessed mainly by local boat services rather than regular commercial ferries.
The islands have long been used by local communities for fishing and small-scale agriculture; administrative ties are with Sumenep Regency. There are no widely known large-scale historical constructions documented on the islands.
Geographically the archipelago sits in the eastern Java Sea north of Madura and off the northeastern coast of Java. The nearest major administrative center is Sumenep on Madura Island.
Tips for Visiting Kangean Islands #
- Visit in Indonesia's drier months (roughly May-September) when sea conditions are calmer and inter-island boat services are more reliable.
- Tourist infrastructure is limited across the islands-plan and book accommodation and any boat transfers in advance, and carry sufficient local cash because card acceptance can be scarce.
Best Time to Visit Kangean Islands #
Visit during the dry season (May-October) for the most reliable weather and easier sea access.
Weather & Climate near Kangean Islands #
Kangean Islands's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1530 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (383 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (271 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (254 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (124 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Almost no rain.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Almost no rain.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (231 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
