Maikoor

Island

A small island in Indonesia's Maluku province, reachable by boat. Visitors come for remote coastal scenery, local fishing and boat trips between the Banda Sea islands.

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In this guide

Maikoor essentials

Country: Indonesia
Driest months: Aug-Oct
Pay in: Rupiah (Rp)
Language: Indonesian
Emergency: 110

Maikoor at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Maikoor

Best visited during the dry season for calmer sea conditions and easier island-hopping.

Dry Season
May-Sept · 26-30°C (79-86°F)
Calmer seas and better visibility for inter-island travel and snorkeling.
Wet Season
Oct-Apr · 25-30°C (77-86°F)
Higher chance of rain and rough seas; some services suspend operations.

Weather & Climate near Maikoor

Climate

Maikoor's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2478 mm/year), wettest in January.

Air Quality: AQI 35 Good
Best Time to Visit
OctoberSeptemberAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 323 mm overcast 84% 2.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.3h
February Good 24° - 31° 31° 284 mm overcast 85% 2.7 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.2h
March Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 276 mm overcast 84% 2.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.0h
April Good 24° - 31° 31° 268 mm overcast 84% 2.0 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.9h
May Good 24° - 30° 31° 248 mm overcast 85% 2.2 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
June Good 24° - 29° 27° 207 mm overcast 86% 2.5 m/s 1.5 very high 11.6h
July Good 23° - 28° 26° 147 mm overcast 85% 2.9 m/s 1.6 very high 11.7h
August Very Good 23° - 28° 26° 122 mm overcast 83% 3.2 m/s 1.9 very high 11.8h
September Very Good 23° - 29° 26° 86 mm overcast 81% 2.6 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.0h
October Very Good 24° - 31° 30° 96 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.3 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.1h
November Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 150 mm overcast 77% 1.9 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.3h
December Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 271 mm overcast 80% 2.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.4h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Maikoor

Maikoor is in Maluku province and is typically reached by regional boat services or charters from larger islands in the chain. Travel arrangements should be made through local operators in the nearest administrative center.

Tips for Visiting Maikoor

  • Local boat charters are the practical way to reach smaller Maluku islands - arrange transport through trusted operators.
  • Respect local customs and bring small gifts or purchased goods rather than expecting extensive tourist infrastructure.