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Moti Island

Island

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 essentials

Address: Moti Island, North Maluku, Indonesia
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When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 44 Good
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 20° - 27° 24° 210 mm overcast 82% 2.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
February Good 20° - 27° 23° 178 mm overcast 81% 2.2 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
March Good 20° - 27° 24° 192 mm overcast 80% 2.1 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.0h
April Good 20° - 27° 24° 212 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
May Good 20° - 27° 24° 229 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
June Good 20° - 27° 23° 212 mm overcast 82% 2.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.0h
July Good 20° - 27° 23° 201 mm overcast 82% 2.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.0h
August Good 20° - 27° 23° 163 mm overcast 81% 2.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
September Very Good 19° - 27° 23° 128 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.5 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
October Very Good 20° - 27° 24° 128 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
November Good 20° - 28° 24° 162 mm overcast 79% 2.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
December Good 20° - 27° 24° 185 mm overcast 81% 2.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
Getting There & Around

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.