Banda Islands in November
Good time to visit
November is transition month where you can still catch good weather between rain showers. Budget travelers will appreciate the lower costs, but conditions are becoming unpredictable.
Weather
November brings the first real signs of changing weather patterns. Afternoon thunderstorms become more frequent and humidity rises to around 78%. Mornings are usually clear but clouds build through the day.
31°C high25°C low10 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$58/day average
November Tips
- •Last month for consistently good diving conditions
- •Accommodation rates drop significantly
- •Pack both sun protection and rain gear
All Months
April through October brings the driest weather and calmest seas. May and June offer the best conditions — minimal rain, light winds, and excellent underwater visibility. July and August see more visitors, though 'crowded' here means maybe 50 tourists total. September and October can be perfect, with warm water and clear skies. But weather patterns have become less predictable in recent years. November through March brings monsoon rains and rough seas. Ferry services get canceled regularly, and diving conditions deteriorate. Many guesthouses close during this period. If you're stuck due to weather, embrace it — there are worse places to be stranded than a tropical island with 400-year-old nutmeg trees.
Banda Islands Scores
Solo
7/10
Couples
6/10
Families
4/10
Adventure
8/10
Budget
5/10
Luxury
3/10
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