Ternate in September
Great time to visit
September offers the best of both worlds - continued excellent weather with decreasing crowds. Post-peak season pricing makes this an ideal time for budget-conscious travelers seeking good conditions.
Weather
September maintains excellent dry season conditions with minimal rainfall. The heat begins to build slightly as the trade winds start to weaken, but humidity remains comfortable at around 70%.
32°C high24°C low3 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$48/day average
September Tips
- •Crowds thin out after Indonesian school holidays end
- •Still excellent for hiking Mount Gamalama
- •Hotel rates start dropping from peak season highs
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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