Best Time to Visit Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Ambon.
Ambon does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (January, 26.8°C / 80.2°F) and driest (November, 113 mm / 4.4 in) months. The drier stretch runs through September–March; the wetter half falls in April–August. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 24.4°C / 75.9°F in July to 26.8°C / 80.2°F in January, with rainfall from 113 mm / 4.4 in (November) to 401 mm / 15.8 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Ambon's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| November | 26.7°C80.1°F | 113 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| October | 26°C78.8°F | 127 mm5″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.7°C80.1°F | 163 mm6.4″ | Tropical |
No month at Ambon matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ambon?
Ambon doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on November (driest, ~113 mm / 4.4 in) and January (warmest, 26.8°C / 80.2°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Indonesia's national average.
When is the rainy season in Ambon?
The rainy season at Ambon, Maluku runs through April–August, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 189 mm / 7.4 in. The wettest single month is June (401 mm / 15.8 in).
What is the driest month in Ambon?
The driest month in Ambon is November, averaging about 113 mm / 4.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 26.7°C / 80.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Ambon?
The least comfortable months for travel to Ambon — based on point-value climate at the city — are May, June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 401 mm / 15.8 in in June, and the coldest month averages 24.4°C / 75.9°F.
Is Ambon climate different from Indonesia overall?
Yes, usually. Our Ambon figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Indonesia figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Ambon specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.