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Verlaten Island

Island

Small island off Lampung's coast in southern Sumatra; attracts boat visitors for beaches, reef snorkeling and local fishing excursions.

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Verlaten Island essentials

Address: Verlaten Island (Pulau Verlaten), Lampung province, Indonesia
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Verlaten Island

Indonesia's islands are most safely visited in each region's dry season; for Lampung province that is roughly May-September.

Dry season
May-September · 25°C to 32°C
Calmer seas and better conditions for boat access and snorkeling.
Wet season
October-April · 24°C to 31°C
Higher rainfall and possibly stronger onshore winds; sea conditions can be rough.

Weather & Climate near Verlaten Island

Climate

Verlaten Island's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (2585 mm/year), wettest in January.

Air Quality: AQI 54 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 22° - 27° 25° 313 mm overcast 83% 2.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.3h
February Good 22° - 28° 25° 283 mm overcast 84% 2.1 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.2h
March Good 23° - 28° 26° 267 mm overcast 83% 2.0 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
April Good 23° - 29° 26° 226 mm overcast 83% 1.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
May Very Good 23° - 29° 26° 187 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.0 m/s 1.9 very high 11.7h
June Very Good 22° - 29° 26° 134 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.1 m/s 1.8 very high 11.6h
July Very Good 22° - 29° 25° 106 mm partly cloudy 79% 2.3 m/s 1.9 very high 11.7h
August Excellent 22° - 29° 25° 120 mm some cloud 77% 2.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.8h
September Very Good 22° - 29° 25° 145 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.0h
October Good 22° - 29° 26° 209 mm overcast 78% 3.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.1h
November Good 23° - 28° 25° 291 mm overcast 80% 2.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.3h
December Good 22° - 28° 25° 304 mm overcast 83% 2.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.4h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Verlaten Island

Reach Verlaten Island by private boat or charter from ports in Lampung province (for example, from Bandar Lampung or nearby small harbors). Local knowledge of currents and reefs is essential for safe passage.

Tips for Visiting Verlaten Island

  • Check local boat operators for safe landing points and avoid approaching reefs without a knowledgeable pilot.
  • Respect local fishing grounds and any protected areas.