Mount Kapalatmada

Mountain Remote Maluku mountain on Indonesian island

A forested peak in Maluku province, Mount Kapalatmada attracts local hikers interested in island landscapes, tropical forest trails and coastal views.

Mount Kapalatmada
-3.2559, 126.1241

How to Get to Mount Kapalatmada #

Access typically requires travel to Ambon or a larger Maluku hub, followed by inter-island ferry or charter boat and local road/foot travel to villages near the mountain’s base. Exact routes depend on local scheduling and seasonal weather; hiring local boatmen or fixers is standard practice.

Tips for Visiting Mount Kapalatmada #

  • Arrange local guides in advance-many village tracks are indistinct and swampy after rains.
  • Prepare for mosquito season with treated clothing-repellents are often sold only in larger towns.
  • Be ready for limited facilities: carry fuel and basic repair tools for any extended approach.

Best Time to Visit Mount Kapalatmada #

Visit during the region's drier months to avoid the worst of the equatorial rains and muddy approaches.

Dry season
August-November (regional) · 24-30°C (75-86°F)
Easier jungle travel and firmer trails; lower chance of heavy rains.

Weather & Climate near Mount Kapalatmada #

Climate

Mount Kapalatmada's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 12°C to 23°C. Heavy rainfall (2416 mm/year), wettest in June.

Best Time to Visit
OctoberNovemberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Heavy rain (252 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
14° 22°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

252 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Heavy rain (229 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
14° 23°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

229 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (216 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 22°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

216 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is cool with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (239 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
14° 22°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

239 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

May

May is cool with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (250 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
14° 22°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

250 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (268 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

268 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Heavy rain (257 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

257 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

August

August is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

146 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 22°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
14° 23°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

153 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

December

December is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Heavy rain (207 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
14° 23°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

207 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

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