Moti Island

Island Small North Maluku island with coastal villages

A small island off Halmahera in North Maluku, Moti Island attracts snorkelers and fishers to its reefs, coastal villages and palm-fringed beaches accessible by local boats.

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Moti Island
Moti Island, North Maluku, Indonesia
0.4565, 127.4084
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How to Get to Moti Island #

Regular small-boat services and charters run from Ternate. Travel times vary with sea conditions; arrange transport in Ternate and confirm departure times the day before.

Tips for Visiting Moti Island #

  • Take a public motorboat or arranged charter from Ternate-schedules can be irregular.
  • Ask local hosts about tide and boat schedules; Moti's islanders maintain traditional houses and routes.

Best Time to Visit Moti Island #

The dry season is the best time to visit Moti for reliable boat travel and clearer water.

Dry season (May-September)
May-Sep · 24-30°C
Calmer seas and better conditions for boat travel and snorkeling.
Wet season (Oct-Apr)
Oct-Apr · 24-30°C
More rain and rougher seas; some services may be disrupted.

Weather & Climate near Moti Island #

Climate

Moti Island's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 19°C to 28°C. Heavy rainfall (2200 mm/year), wettest in May.

Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (210 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° – 27°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

210 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

February

February is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (178 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° – 27°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

178 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

March

March is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (192 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° – 27°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

192 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (212 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° – 27°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

212 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

May

May is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (229 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° – 27°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

229 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

June

June is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (212 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° – 27°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

212 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

July

July is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (201 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° – 27°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

201 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

August

August is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (163 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
20° – 27°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

163 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

September

September is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° – 27°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

October

October is mild with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° – 27°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

November

November is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° – 28°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

162 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

December

December is the warmest month with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (185 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
20° – 27°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

185 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

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