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.

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COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM 'Drie mannen van het eiland Moena (Zuidoost-Celebes); links een adellijke man, in het midden en rechts mannen van het Reha-volk' - TMnr 10005692.jpg
COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM 'Een groep vrouwen van het eiland Moena te paard Zuidoost-Celebes het aantal kussens waar de vrouwen op zitten verwijst naar hun hoge afkomst' TMnr 10005693.jpg
COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Adellijke vrouwen te paard op het eiland Muna bij Celebes. Het aantal kussens waar zij op zitten geven hun stand aan - TMnr 10001651.jpg
COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Inwoners uit Laboenti op het eiland Moena Zuidoost-Celebes TMnr 10005691.jpg
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Muna Island
Muna Island, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
-4.8720, 122.6033

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.

Dry season
April-October · ~25-31°C
Calmer seas, less rain and better conditions for beach time, snorkeling and boat access to Muna Island.
Wet season
November-March · ~24-30°C
More frequent heavy rain and rougher seas during the monsoon months, which can disrupt boat travel and outdoor activities.

Weather & Climate near Muna Island #

Climate

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.

Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (191 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 31°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

191 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

February

February is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (197 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 31°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

197 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (200 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° 31°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

April

April is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (179 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

179 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

May

May is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (219 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

219 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

June

June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (202 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

202 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

July

July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 31°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 29°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° 32°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

October

October is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

81 Excellent

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

November

November is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

96 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

December

December is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (180 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

180 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

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