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Muna Island

Island

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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Muna Island essentials

Address: Muna Island, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
Neighbourhoods

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.
When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 42 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberOctober
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 191 mm overcast 86% 1.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.2h
February Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 197 mm overcast 86% 1.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.1h
March Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 200 mm overcast 86% 1.4 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
April Acceptable 23° - 31° 31° 179 mm overcast 86% 1.5 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
May Acceptable 23° - 31° 27° 219 mm overcast 88% 1.2 m/s 1.9 very high 11.8h
June Good 23° - 30° 26° 202 mm overcast 87% 1.4 m/s 1.7 very high 11.7h
July Very Good 22° - 30° 26° 119 mm partly cloudy 84% 1.7 m/s 1.8 very high 11.8h
August Excellent 22° - 31° 26° 59 mm partly cloudy 79% 1.6 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
September Excellent 22° - 32° 29° 43 mm some cloud 74% 2.0 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
October Excellent 23° - 33° 31° 35 mm some cloud 71% 1.8 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.1h
November Good 24° - 32° 31° 96 mm partly cloudy 74% 1.7 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.2h
December Acceptable 24° - 32° 32° 180 mm overcast 83% 1.5 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.3h