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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Lease Islands #
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.
January
January is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (136 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (173 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (221 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (378 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (466 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (448 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (340 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (212 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (133 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is the warmest month with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.