Pulau Kadidiri
Island Indonesian island in Tomini Bay, known for diving
Island in the Togean group with coral reefs and rainforest; divers and snorkelers visit for clear water, simple guesthouses and access to Togean National Park.
Pulau Kadidiri is one of the inhabited islands in the Togean Islands group, Central Sulawesi, located in the Gulf of Tomini. The island is known regionally for nearby coral reefs and dive/snorkel sites and has small guesthouses serving visiting divers and day-trippers.
Kadidiri has small coastal settlements and beach areas rather than large infrastructure, and it functions as part of the local marine tourism circuit in the Togean archipelago. Boat access from the mainland port of Ampana is the common route for visitors.
Geographically it sits within Tojo Una-Una Regency in Central Sulawesi, in a tropical island cluster in the Gulf of Tomini.
How to Get to Pulau Kadidiri #
Pulau Kadidiri is one of the Togean Islands in Central Sulawesi; the common gateway is the port of Ampana on Sulawesi. From Ampana’s harbor regular speedboats and ferries run to Kadidiri - boat transfers typically take between one and a few hours depending on vessel and weather.
Ampana is reached by road from larger Sulawesi towns (land transport and some ferry connections); on arrival at Kadidiri the island’s dive resorts and villages are a short walk from the pier.
Tips for Visiting Pulau Kadidiri #
- Travel to Kadidiri from Ampana via early-morning boat to maximize calm seas and diving/snorkeling time-many operators depart before mid-morning.
- Stay overnight on Kadidiri rather than doing a day trip so you can experience the house reef at dawn and dusk when visibility and marine activity are best.
- Coordinate with Togean Islands Marine Park authorities and hire local guides; respecting no-take zones helps conservation and gives access to better snorkel/diving sites.
Best Time to Visit Pulau Kadidiri #
Best visited in the dry season (May-September) when sea conditions are calmer and marine activities are most reliable.
Weather & Climate near Pulau Kadidiri #
Pulau Kadidiri's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2236 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (223 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (278 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (294 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (289 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (184 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 29°C. Significant rainfall (174 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
