Ternate in December
Not the best time
December's return to heavy rainfall makes this a challenging month for outdoor activities. Budget travelers willing to work around the weather can find excellent deals and empty attractions.
Weather
December fully enters wet season territory with frequent afternoon and evening downpours. Humidity climbs back up to 85%, making the heat feel more oppressive. Morning hours offer the most reliable clear weather.
30°C high24°C low15 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$37/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Christmas Day (December 25)
- •New Year's Eve preparations
December Tips
- •Focus on indoor attractions and covered markets
- •Ferry schedules become unreliable - allow extra travel time
- •Take advantage of off-season accommodation deals
All Months
April through October brings the dry season, with September and October offering the clearest skies for Gamalama volcano hikes. Avoid January through March—monsoon rains turn dirt roads into mud slides and cancel boat trips to nearby islands.
Clove harvest season runs July through September, filling the air with that Christmas cookie scent and bringing traditional festivals to villages around the island. But expect higher accommodation prices and crowded markets during peak harvest. The shoulder months of April and October give you great weather without the spice trader crowds, plus calmer seas for island hopping to Tidore.
Ternate Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
6/10
Families
5/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
7/10
Luxury
3/10
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