Wangi-wangi Island
Island Island in Wakatobi, part of Sulawesi province
Wangi‑wangi, capital of Wakatobi Regency in Southeast Sulawesi, serves as a base for diving and snorkeling on nearby coral reefs and for experiencing local Bajau and Buton communities.
Wangi-wangi Island is an island in Southeast Sulawesi province of Indonesia. It is one of the inhabited islands in the group of islands off the southeast Sulawesi coast.
The island functions as a local administrative and population centre within its regency, with settlements and basic services concentrated around village towns. Local transport links include sea connections and scheduled flights or boat services linking to larger regional hubs.
The island sits in the Flores Sea/Wallacea region off Southeast Sulawesi and is part of the island groups that lie between Sulawesi and the smaller eastern Indonesian islands. It is accessed by sea from regional ports and by air services where available.
- Administrative role: Serves as an administrative and population centre within its island group, with sea and air connections to the Sulawesi mainland and other local islands.
How to Get to Wangi-wangi Island #
Wangi-Wangi is served by small regional flights from Kendari or Makassar to Wakatobi-Wangi Wangi Airport. Sea connections by ferry and private boat operate between the regional islands; schedules can be irregular and weather-dependent.
Tips for Visiting Wangi-wangi Island #
- If flying, check the small regional airport schedules-services to Wangi-Wangi are limited and often weather-dependent.
- Hire local boat transport for reef and island-hopping; coral reefs around Wangi-Wangi are best with local guidance for safe anchoring and conservation.
Best Time to Visit Wangi-wangi Island #
April through October is generally the most reliable for sea conditions and diving.
Weather & Climate near Wangi-wangi Island #
Wangi-wangi Island's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1867 mm/year), wettest in May with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (203 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (202 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (202 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (285 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (311 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (200 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (114 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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September
September is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. The driest month with just 23 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
