Ternate in March
Good time to visit
March offers a preview of better weather to come. While still wet, the decreasing rainfall makes outdoor exploration more feasible than the previous months.
Weather
March marks the beginning of the transition period as rainfall starts to decrease. You'll still get regular afternoon showers, but they're shorter and less predictable. Humidity drops to a more manageable 80%.
31°C high24°C low13 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$38/day average
March Tips
- •Carry an umbrella but don't let rain fears dominate your itinerary
- •Sea conditions improve for island hopping to Tidore
- •Hotel rates start creeping up as dry season approaches
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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