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
-3.6478, 128.4331

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

January

January is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (136 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

February

February is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

March

March is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (173 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

173 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (221 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

221 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

May

May is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (378 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

378 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

June

June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (466 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 28°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

466 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

July

July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (448 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 27°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

448 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

August

August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (340 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 28°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

340 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (212 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 29°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

212 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

133 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

November

November is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

December

December is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

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