Kundur Island
Island Island in Riau Islands, Indonesia
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Kundur is an inhabited island in the Riau Islands province of Indonesia and is administratively part of Karimun Regency. It is one of the larger islands in the archipelago located between Sumatra and the Singapore Strait.
The island contains coastal towns and small ports and supports local economies based on fishing, coastal trade and small-scale agriculture. The main town and port is Tanjungbatu, which functions as the island’s transport and services centre.
Kundur sits within the Riau Islands group in the Strait of Malacca region, positioned among other Karimun islands and along historic shipping routes between Sumatra and the Malay peninsula.
- Transport: The island is served by regular ferry connections to nearby islands and the Riau archipelago, making maritime transport the primary route of access.
What to See #
- Tanjungbatu: Tanjungbatu is the principal town and port on the island and serves as the administrative and transport hub for residents and visitors.
How to Get to Kundur Island #
Ferries and speedboats connect Kundur to neighboring islands and to the larger Riau hub of Tanjung Balai Karimun and Batam. Regional boat services depart from Tanjung Balai and other nearby ports; schedules vary seasonally.
Tips for Visiting Kundur Island #
- If island-hopping within the Riau archipelago, check ferry schedules in advance-services can be infrequent.
- Bring cash; many small islands have limited card acceptance.
- Plan for mosquito protection and basic supplies-services can be minimal outside larger towns.
Best Time to Visit Kundur Island #
April-October is typically best for sea travel and fair weather among the Riau Islands.
Weather & Climate near Kundur Island #
Kundur Island's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2228 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (190 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (160 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (208 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (188 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (155 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (146 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (174 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (187 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (224 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (252 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (219 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
