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Palue Island

Island

A small island in East Nusa Tenggara, Palue Island draws visitors by boat for snorkeling, traditional fishing villages and reefs - typical travel involves simple homestays and sea access rather than developed resorts.

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Palue Island essentials

Address: Palue Island, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Palue Island

The dry season (May-September) is generally the safest and most comfortable time to visit remote islands in this region.

Dry season
May-Sept · 24-30°C
Calmer seas and reliable boat transfers; best for snorkeling and shore visits.
Wet season
Oct-Apr · 24-30°C
Higher rainfall and choppier seas; some services may be suspended.
Shoulder months
Apr & Oct · 24-30°C
Variable weather - possible rain but fewer crowds and good marine visibility on good days.

Weather & Climate near Palue Island

Climate

Palue Island's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C. Abundant rainfall (1456 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 44 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 22° - 28° 25° 263 mm overcast 83% 2.4 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.4h
February Good 21° - 28° 24° 227 mm overcast 84% 2.7 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.3h
March Good 21° - 28° 25° 204 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.1 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.0h
April Very Good 21° - 29° 25° 130 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.2 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.8h
May Excellent 21° - 29° 25° 78 mm some cloud 75% 2.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.6h
June Excellent 21° - 28° 24° 46 mm some cloud 74% 2.7 m/s 1.8 very high 11.5h
July Ideal 20° - 28° 24° 40 mm mostly sunny 70% 2.8 m/s 1.9 very high 11.6h
August Ideal 20° - 28° 24° 17 mm mostly sunny 65% 3.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.7h
September Ideal 21° - 29° 25° 22 mm mostly sunny 63% 2.5 m/s 2.6 extreme 11.9h
October Excellent 22° - 30° 26° 60 mm mostly sunny 64% 2.6 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.2h
November Very Good 22° - 30° 26° 140 mm partly cloudy 70% 2.5 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.4h
December Good 22° - 28° 25° 229 mm overcast 78% 2.4 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.5h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Palue Island

Access is by local boat from larger islands in the East Nusa Tenggara cluster. Most visitors transit through regional hubs such as Flores or Timor and then take inter-island boats or local charters; schedules are weather-dependent.

Tips for Visiting Palue Island

  • Plan for basic facilities - bring supplies and water; services are limited on remote islands.
  • Check local transport connections in advance; schedules for small ferries can be irregular and weather-dependent.
  • If visiting for birdwatching, visit in the early morning when seabirds are most active.