Generally speaking we have two peak seasons: one between April and June and one between September and November.
That said, conditions vary from week to week and from year to year. It's great to experience Wakatobi year round.
For a general summary of what conditions to expect on average at different times of the year see descriptions below.
January into March
Beginning in January and up till the middle of March cloud coverage is a bit higher than otherwise and we are,
during a week or so, likely to at least experience some tropical showers - still, the weather is good
enough for you to have a great time diving and enjoying yourself in the resort. December and January
have offered some of the most spectacular conditions over the past few years with warm water, mirror
flat seas and great light and visibility. If you do get to experience a warm tropical thunderstorm and
the dramatically lit evening skies you're sure to treasure the special charm that it offers. Wakatobi
being one of the driest areas in Indonesia, there is still plenty of sunshine in any given period and
diving is enjoyable even with a bit of rain.
March into June
Between March and into June, conditions calm down and the visibility and conditions pick up.
The glass calm seas throughout May and June mean that conditions are amongst the very best
of the year, with the best visibility, often reaching 45 meters.
July and August
July and August sees a slight increase in wind, and the sea ripples somewhat, visibility is
still likely to impress, and due to the macro nature of the diving in Wakatobi, most of our
divers are so focused on the reef just inches from their faces, they wouldn't notice if the
visibility behind them stretched out for miles. The weather in these months is a little
cooler than months either side making it a great time to visit for those who prefer to
sleep without using an A/C at night (book a Beach Bungalow on the south beach).
September
Starting in September, conditions return to those seen in May and June.
October to December
October and November are comparable to May and June, but as we progress in
to November and December the humidity increases and while you're likely to see mirror-calm waters the
topside temperature is also higher than, let's say, in the summer.
Water Temperatures
On the water temperature front, the warmest water in Wakatobi is found in the upper water layer during mid to
late October, when temps may reach a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit). The coolest time
falls in the latter half of August with a minimum temperature of 25 degrees (77 degrees Fahrenheit).
From the start of the season in March until May, the temperature averages 28 degrees Celsius
(82.4 degrees Fahrenheit) June averages 27 C (80.6 F), July 26 C (78.8 F), September is between 26 to
27 C (78 - 81 F), October 28 to 30 C (82 - 86 F). From November until to March the temperature averages
28 C (82.4 F).
For a graph of water temperatures see our Current Weather Page
Air Temperatures
For 99% of the year, the temperature ranges between 26 - 29 degrees Celsius. (78.8 - 84.2 Fahrenheit).
Rainfall
The annual rain falls are four times lower than the Indonesian average. Wakatobi is one of the most
arid regions in Indonesia and the air humidity is mostly only about 65 to 75%.
For current and recent historical temperatures, rainfall and other weather data,
visit our Current Weather Page
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