Maluku weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Maluku, Indonesia. Like most weather services, we show Maluku at one spot: Ambon, its largest city. At 7:30 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 27°C (80°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM (13.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Feb, Oct–Dec.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 58%
- Chance of rain
- 39%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM (13.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb, Oct–DecOff season May–Aug
About Ambon weather
Is it raining in Ambon right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 27° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM (13.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Ambon this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Ambon lately?
In the past 7 days, Ambon had 5 rainy days and 41.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ambon?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Maluku weather by month
When is the best time to visit Maluku?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Maluku is Feb, Oct–Dec, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Aug tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 26°C (79°F) in August to 29°C (84°F) in November.
What is the rainiest month in Maluku?
June is the wettest month, with about 444 mm (17.5 in) of rain on average. November is the driest, with about 92 mm (3.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Maluku?
November is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 26°C (79°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 26°C (79°F) and lows of 24°C (74°F).
How warm is the sea in Maluku?
The sea is warmest in March at about 30°C (87°F) and coolest in August at about 27°C (80°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Ambon), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Maluku
Weather can differ a lot within Maluku: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambon | Feb, Oct–Dec | Mar–Sep, Jan | 26–29°C | 2,655 mm |
| Tual | Jul–Nov | Dec–May | 27–29°C | 1,688 mm |
| Dobo | Jul–Oct | Nov–Jul | 27–31°C | 2,684 mm |
| Amahai | Feb, Oct–Nov | Mar–Sep, Jan | 26–29°C | 2,740 mm |
| Namlea | Aug–Nov | Dec–Jul | 26–30°C | 1,850 mm |
| Masohi | Feb, Oct–Nov | Mar–Sep, Jan | 26–29°C | 2,740 mm |
| Namrole | Sep–Nov | Dec–Jul | 26–29°C | 1,844 mm |