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Maumere weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Maumere at a glance

Best time
May – Oct
Warmest month
Oct · 32°
Warmest sea
Nov · 29.7°
Sunshine a year
2,770 h
Rain a year
1,750 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+8
Elevation
18 m

Climate in Maumere

Maumere has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. October is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while February is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,770 hours of sunshine a year, Maumere is sunny; October is the sunniest month with 9.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Maumere

The best time to visit Maumere is from May to October. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from May to October. The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is December with 334 mm.

Maumere through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Maumere in the dry season

Apr – Nov

89

Excellent

  • 31–32 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 8.4 h of sun a day
  • 73 rainy days in all

Maumere in the rainy season

Dec – Mar

70

Good

  • 30–31 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 113 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

May – Oct

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Dec – Mar

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Maumere for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – September

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

88

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: May – October

Good forBeach & swimming

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 28°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 32°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 28°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 27°

05:2817:45

Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 05:15–05:56 · evening 17:17–17:58
Blue hour
Morning 05:07–05:15 · evening 17:58–18:06

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Maumere compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 32° from start to end. The sea warms from 28° to 29°. The days get 0.2 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high32°32°
Night-time low25°26°
Sea28°29°
Daylight12.2 h12.4 h

What is the weather like in Maumere in October?

In October, Maumere is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Maumere.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 17 min05:28 – 17:45
UV index
14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
48 %on averageAll months
Hot days
31 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+8offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %86 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %65 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Maumere

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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August has the better holiday weather in Maumere: score 100 against 88. In August, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in August. August has 8 fewer rainy days.

October vs August, Maumere
MonthOctoberAugust
Holiday weather score88100better
Daytime high32°31°
Night-time low25°24°
Sea28.9°27.4°
Sunshine9.1 h8.9 h
Rainy days91better
Rainfall49 mm5 mmbetter
Muggy days3131

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Maumere month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

69January30° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h

In January, Maumere is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 326 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Maumere.

Maumere in January
69February30° · Sea 29° · 5.7 h

In February, Maumere is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 319 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Maumere.

Maumere in February
72March30° · Sea 29° · 6.6 h

In March, Maumere is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 285 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Maumere.

Maumere in March
75April31° · Sea 30° · 7.6 h

In April, Maumere is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 147 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Maumere.

Maumere in April
85May31° · Sea 29° · 8.0 h

In May, Maumere is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Maumere.

Maumere in May
93June31° · Sea 28° · 8.0 h

In June, Maumere is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Maumere.

Maumere in June
98July31° · Sea 28° · 8.3 h

In July, Maumere is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Maumere.

Maumere in July
100August31° · Sea 27° · 8.9 h

In August, Maumere is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Maumere.

Maumere in August
98September31° · Sea 28° · 9.0 h

In September, Maumere is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Maumere.

Maumere in September
88October32° · Sea 29° · 9.1 h

In October, Maumere is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Maumere.

Maumere in October
73November32° · Sea 30° · 8.2 h

In November, Maumere is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 153 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Maumere.

Maumere in November
70December31° · Sea 30° · 5.9 h

In December, Maumere is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 334 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Maumere.

Maumere in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Maumere

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in August (24°), the warmest in April (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 32°Night 25°Sea 29°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan6930°26°29.2°5.6 h30326
FebruaryFeb6930°26°29.0°5.7 h28319
MarchMar7230°26°29.1°6.6 h27285
AprilApr7531°26°29.5°7.6 h19147
MayMay8531°26°29.0°8.0 h1170
JuneJun9331°25°28.2°8.0 h631
JulyJul9831°25°27.6°8.3 h418
AugustAug10031°24°27.4°8.9 h15
SeptemberSep9831°25°28.0°9.0 h213
OctoberOct8832°25°28.9°9.1 h949
NovemberNov7332°26°29.7°8.2 h21153
DecemberDec7031°26°29.7°5.9 h29334

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

8.62° S, 122.21° E · 18 m · Asia/Makassar

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Maumere

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October28.9°Cwarm

8 in 10 years: 28.3 – 29.5 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 28.9°8 in 10 years 28.3° – 29.5°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Maumere ranges from 27.4 °C in August to 29.7 °C in November. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in November, while the air already peaks in October. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in November, eight out of ten years were between 29.3 and 30.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan29.2°28.6°29.6°very warm
FebruaryFeb29.0°28.2°29.7°very warm
MarchMar29.1°28.5°29.7°very warm
AprilApr29.5°29.0°29.9°very warm
MayMay29.0°28.6°29.6°very warm
JuneJun28.2°27.7°28.7°warm
JulyJul27.6°27.0°28.1°warm
AugustAug27.4°26.6°28.0°warm
SeptemberSep28.0°27.5°28.7°warm
OctoberOct28.9°28.3°29.5°warm
NovemberNov29.7°29.3°30.0°very warm
DecemberDec29.7°29.1°30.2°very warm
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Maumere

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,770 hours
Sunniest month
Oct · 9.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 5.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 9.1 hDaylight 12.3 hShare of daylight 74 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 9.1 of 12.3 hours of daylight in Maumere, 74 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Maumere: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,750 mm on 186 days
Wettest month
Dec · 334 mm
Driest month
Aug · 5 mm
OctoberRainy days 9Rainfall 49 mm

In October, Maumere has about 9 rainy days with 49 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Maumere

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in October (UV 14).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 10 min
Fair skin
about 10 min
Light brown skin
about 15 min
Olive skin
about 20 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Maumere

How breezy and how cloudy Maumere is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
9 km/h · light breeze or less
Windiest month
Feb · 12 km/h
Calmest month
Nov · 8 km/h
OctoberWind 8 km/hBeaufort 2
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Maumere typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
62 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Sep · 40 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 89 %
OctoberCloud cover 48 %Sunshine 9.1 h

In October, cloud covers on average 48 % of the sky over Maumere: variable cloud, with about 9.1 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Maumere

How often the day gets hot in Maumere (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
280 days
Hottest month
Oct · 32 °C
Hot months
Mar – Dec

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 31Daytime high 32 °C

In October, it is hot in Maumere every day, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Maumere

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Maumere in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Maumere has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 70).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    74

    Good

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 7.3 h of sun a day
    • 21 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    87

    Excellent

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    99

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 8.7 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    88

    Excellent

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 9.1 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    70

    Good

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 5.8 h of sun a day
    • 29 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 16 h 10 min
Distance
12,980 km
Time zone
UTC+8
Jet lag
About 7 days (7 h east)

Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.

Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

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Maumere vs Kupang

In October the holiday weather in Maumere and Kupang is about equally good (score 88 vs 85). During the day Kupang is 2 °C warmer than Maumere. The sea in Kupang is 1 °C cooler.

Maumere vs Kupang, in October
in OctoberMaumereKupang
Holiday weather score8885
Daytime high32°34°
Sea29°28°
Sunshine9 h9 h
Rainy days94
Best timeMay – OctMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberMaumere 32°Kupang 34°
MaumereKupang
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Ranking

Indonesia in October: the best places

In October, Maumere ranks 2 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Komodo Island30°28°99
  2. 2MaumereThis page32°29°88
  3. 3Gili Trawangan31°29°81
  4. 4Senggigi32°29°79
  5. 5Gili Air32°29°76
  6. 6Sanur29°28°76
  7. 7Nusa Dua29°27°76
  8. 8Kuta29°27°76
All destinations: Indonesia

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Frequently asked questions about Maumere

When is the best time to visit Maumere?

The best time to visit Maumere is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Maumere?

The sea temperature in Maumere ranges from 27.4 °C in August to 29.7 °C in November. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Maumere in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Maumere?

October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. February is the coolest month at 30 °C.

When does it rain most in Maumere?

The rainy season is from December to March; the wettest month is December with 334 mm. The driest month is August with 5 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Maumere get?

Maumere gets around 2,770 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is October with 9.1 hours a day; in January there are 5.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Maumere in?

Maumere is on UTC+8 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Maumere?

A nonstop flight from London to Maumere takes about 16 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,980 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Maumere?

Maumere has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 99) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 70). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 87, summer holidays 99, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 70.