Mount KapalatmadaMount Kapalatmada at a Glance
When to Go
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 38
Good
Best Time to Visit
OctoberNovemberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 14° - 22° | 18° | 252 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.2h |
| February | Good | 14° - 23° | 18° | 229 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.6 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.1h |
| March | Good | 13° - 22° | 18° | 216 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.0 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 14° - 22° | 18° | 239 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.8 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.9h |
| May | Good | 14° - 22° | 18° | 250 mm | partly cloudy | 89% | 2.4 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.8h |
| June | Acceptable | 13° - 21° | 17° | 268 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.8h |
| July | Acceptable | 13° - 21° | 17° | 257 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.8h |
| August | Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 146 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.9h |
| September | Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 103 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.2 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.0h |
| October | Excellent | 13° - 22° | 18° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.2 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.1h |
| November | Very Good | 14° - 23° | 18° | 153 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.2h |
| December | Good | 14° - 23° | 18° | 207 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.2h |
Getting There & Around
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.