Muna Island
Island Indonesian island off Southeast Sulawesi with coastal villages
Muna Island off Southeast Sulawesi has beaches, coral reefs and active coastal communities. Visitors dive and snorkel surrounding seas, travel between fishing villages and sample fresh seafood at local markets.
Tips for Visiting Muna Island #
- Use the main ferry and boat hubs (the island's principal town, Raha, is the typical local gateway) and check schedules in advance-public boat services are infrequent and subject to change.
- Visit during Sulawesi's dry season (roughly April-October) for calmer seas and more reliable boat connections to beaches and dive sites.
- Arrange local transport/boat charters and accommodation before arrival; tourist infrastructure on Muna is limited, so plan transfers from the port and carry sufficient local currency.
Best Time to Visit Muna Island #
Best visited in the dry season (roughly April-October) for calmer seas and more reliable outdoor activities.
Weather & Climate near Muna Island #
Muna Island's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1720 mm/year), wettest in May.
January
January is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (191 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (197 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (200 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (179 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (219 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (202 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 29°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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October
October is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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November
November is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (180 mm) and mostly overcast skies.