North Maluku weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for North Maluku, Indonesia. Like most weather services, we show North Maluku at one spot: Ternate, its largest city. At 6:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 25°C (78°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM, 4 PM (5.1 mm total). Best months for weather: Aug–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 43%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM, 4 PM (5.1 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Aug–OctOff season May–Jun, Dec–Jan
About Ternate weather
Is it raining in Ternate right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 25° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 3 PM, 4 PM (5.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Ternate this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–33° and lows of 25–25°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Ternate lately?
In the past 7 days, Ternate had 4 rainy days and 26.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Ternate?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
North Maluku weather by month
When is the best time to visit North Maluku?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit North Maluku is Aug–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Jun, Dec–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (83°F) in July to 29°C (84°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in North Maluku?
May is the wettest month, with about 244 mm (9.6 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 116 mm (4.6 in).
What is the hottest month in North Maluku?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 29°C (84°F) and lows of 27°C (80°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 26°C (79°F).
How warm is the sea in North Maluku?
The sea is warmest in May at about 30°C (87°F) and coolest in July at about 29°C (84°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Ternate), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in North Maluku
Weather can differ a lot within North Maluku: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.