TanahbesarWhen to Go
Best Time to Visit Tanahbesar
Dry season (May-October) is preferable for sea travel and clear weather.
Dry Season
May-October · 24-30°C (75-86°F)
Best sailing and snorkeling conditions with calmer seas.
Wet Season
November-April · 24-30°C (75-86°F)
More rain and rougher seas; some boat services reduced.
Weather & Climate near Tanahbesar
Climate
Tanahbesar's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2639 mm/year), wettest in January.
Air Quality:
AQI 35
Good
Best Time to Visit
OctoberSeptemberNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 31° | 312 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.3h |
| February | Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 274 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.4 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.2h |
| March | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 31° | 276 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.1 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 272 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 11.9h |
| May | Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 264 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.0 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.8h |
| June | Good | 24° - 29° | 26° | 231 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.7h |
| July | Good | 23° - 28° | 26° | 185 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.7h |
| August | Good | 23° - 28° | 26° | 160 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.8h |
| September | Very Good | 23° - 29° | 26° | 112 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.0h |
| October | Very Good | 24° - 30° | 30° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 2.1 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.1h |
| November | Good | 24° - 31° | 31° | 165 mm | overcast | 78% | 1.9 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.3h |
| December | Acceptable | 24° - 31° | 31° | 268 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.0 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.3h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Tanahbesar
Tanahbesar is reached by boat from regional hubs in Maluku Province. The nearest airports are in larger regional centers (Ambon and Ternate) with onward boat or local-air connections; travel times vary greatly and depend on schedules and weather.
Tips for Visiting Tanahbesar
- If chartering a boat to reach Tanahbesar's beaches, hire a local captain familiar with reef and tide conditions.
- Bring snorkeling gear if visiting in calm weather; the waters around the islands can be clear and rich with marine life.
- Respect any local conservation or customary use restrictions - many islands in the region have protected areas.