LetiLeti (island) at a Glance
About Leti (island)
Leti is an island in Maluku province, Indonesia, belonging to the Leti Islands group. It is part of the eastern Indonesian archipelago within Maluku’s island chains.
The island’s landscape is typical of small eastern Indonesian islands, with coastal villages and subsistence activities such as fishing and local agriculture on gentler interior slopes. Visits are primarily by inter-island boat services rather than large-scale tourism.
Leti and nearby islands have long been inhabited by Austronesian-speaking peoples and have featured in local maritime networks; administrative organization has followed Indonesian provincial structures since independence.
Geographically Leti sits in eastern Indonesia’s Maluku province as part of the Leti Islands group, in the Banda Sea region of the Indonesian archipelago.
- Archipelago: Forms part of the Leti Islands group in Maluku province, eastern Indonesia, and is one of several small inhabited or seasonally used islands in the cluster.
Best Time to Visit Leti (island)
Best visited in the dry months (May-October) when sea crossings are safest and village life is most accessible.
Weather & Climate near Leti (island)
Leti's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1365 mm/year), wettest in April with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 172 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.1 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.4h |
| February | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 155 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.6 m/s | 2.9 extreme | 12.3h |
| March | Very Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 163 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.6 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Very Good | 23° - 30° | 26° | 214 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 1.8 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 11.8h |
| May | Very Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 200 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.9 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.6h |
| June | Excellent | 21° - 29° | 25° | 116 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.5h |
| July | Excellent | 21° - 28° | 24° | 51 mm | some cloud | 77% | 3.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.6h |
| August | Ideal | 20° - 29° | 24° | 13 mm | mostly sunny | 76% | 4.0 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.7h |
| September | Ideal | 21° - 30° | 25° | 11 mm | mostly sunny | 77% | 3.3 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 11.9h |
| October | Ideal | 22° - 31° | 26° | 25 mm | mostly sunny | 75% | 2.2 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 12.2h |
| November | Excellent | 23° - 31° | 29° | 76 mm | some cloud | 73% | 2.1 m/s | 2.8 extreme | 12.4h |
| December | Good | 23° - 31° | 30° | 169 mm | overcast | 76% | 2.1 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.5h |
How to Get to Leti (island)
Leti is reached by boat from larger regional hubs in Southwest Maluku (such as Saumlaki or Langgur). Travelers typically sail on regional ferries or charter fishing boats; schedules are infrequent and change with weather. The nearest airports are on larger islands in the regency; from there, arrange a sea crossing via town ports.
Tips for Visiting Leti (island)
- Arrange inter-island transport through Ambon or Langgur rather than waiting on Leti - scheduled boats are infrequent.
- Bring cash and basic supplies; shops are limited and electricity can be intermittent.
- Learn a few words of the Leti language or Bahasa Indonesia; a polite greeting opens doors in village homes.