Lease Islands Island

Island group in Maluku province, remote tropical islands

A cluster of Maluku islands near Ambon with fishing villages, coral reefs and traditional boat traffic; travelers visit for snorkeling, island‑hopping and local markets.

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Lease Islands at a Glance#

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How to Get to Lease Islands#

The Lease Islands are reached by regional ferry and inter-island boat services from larger Ambon or nearby Moluccan ports. Travel is typically via scheduled ferries or local boats; times and services vary with season and local demand.

Tips for Visiting Lease Islands#

  • If arranging island travel, confirm inter-island timetables and whether fuel is available at larger islands-services are spotty.
  • Respect local customs and any entry rules administered by district authorities.
  • Bring insect protection and sun protection-tropical islands can be intense despite light breezes.

Best Time to Visit Lease Islands#

The dry season is generally the safest and most comfortable time to visit; local conditions vary across the archipelago.

Dry season
May-September · 24-30°C (75-86°F)
Calmer seas and less rainfall-best for inter-island travel and beach activities.
Wet season
October-April · 22-28°C (72-82°F)
Heavier rains and rougher seas; some services may be suspended.

Weather & Climate near Lease Islands#

Climate

Lease Islands'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 (2897 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 38 Good
Best Time to Visit
NovemberOctoberJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 23° - 30° 27° 136 mm overcast 85% 2.2 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.2h
February Good 23° - 30° 27° 141 mm overcast 85% 1.9 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.1h
March Good 23° - 30° 27° 173 mm overcast 84% 1.6 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
April Good 23° - 30° 26° 221 mm overcast 85% 1.7 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.9h
May Good 23° - 29° 26° 378 mm partly cloudy 88% 1.8 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.8h
June Good 22° - 28° 25° 466 mm overcast 90% 2.1 m/s 1.7 very high 11.8h
July Good 22° - 27° 25° 448 mm overcast 90% 2.7 m/s 1.7 very high 11.8h
August Good 22° - 28° 25° 340 mm overcast 88% 2.5 m/s 2.0 very high 11.9h
September Good 22° - 29° 25° 212 mm overcast 87% 2.7 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.0h
October Very Good 23° - 30° 26° 133 mm partly cloudy 84% 2.3 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.1h
November Very Good 23° - 31° 27° 99 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.3 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.2h
December Good 23° - 31° 27° 150 mm overcast 83% 2.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.2h