Ambon weather in November
In November, Ambon sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 79 mm of rain across 16.6 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 5th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in November, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of November to 12 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Ambon's 5th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ambon's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 5th warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 8th coldest
- Rainfall
- 79 mm
- 16.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 6:07 AM – 6:18 PM
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.09 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.2
- out of 10
Ambon is city in Maluku Province, Indonesia.
- Density
- 1,163/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1575
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical November day in Ambon reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs about 1°C warmer than October and on par with December.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 26 |
| 2 | 28 | 26 |
| 3 | 28 | 26 |
| 4 | 28 | 26 |
| 5 | 28 | 26 |
| 6 | 28 | 26 |
| 7 | 28 | 26 |
| 8 | 28 | 26 |
| 9 | 28 | 26 |
| 10 | 28 | 26 |
| 11 | 28 | 26 |
| 12 | 28 | 26 |
| 13 | 28 | 26 |
| 14 | 28 | 26 |
| 15 | 28 | 26 |
| 16 | 28 | 26 |
| 17 | 28 | 26 |
| 18 | 28 | 26 |
| 19 | 28 | 26 |
| 20 | 28 | 26 |
| 21 | 28 | 26 |
| 22 | 28 | 26 |
| 23 | 28 | 26 |
| 24 | 28 | 26 |
| 25 | 28 | 26 |
| 26 | 28 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 26 |
| 28 | 28 | 26 |
| 29 | 28 | 26 |
| 30 | 28 | 26 |
How November really feels in Ambon
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
November sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Ambon weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 5th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 27° | 161 | 23.6 | 12.2 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 28° / 27° | 121 | 19.8 | 12.1 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 28° / 26° | 158 | 22.8 | 12 | 4.3 |
| Apr | 28° / 26° | 203 | 24.9 | 11.9 | 4.0 |
| May | 27° / 26° | 230 | 24.6 | 11.8 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 26° / 25° | 241 | 23.9 | 11.8 | 4.4 |
| Jul | 26° / 25° | 175 | 21.9 | 11.8 | 4.8 |
| Aug | 26° / 25° | 100 | 16.7 | 11.9 | 5.7 |
| Sep | 26° / 25° | 71 | 14.3 | 12 | 5.8 |
| Oct | 27° / 26° | 70 | 15 | 12.1 | 5.7 |
| Nov | 28° / 26° | 79 | 16.6 | 12.2 | 5.2 |
| Dec | 28° / 27° | 157 | 23.8 | 12.2 | 3.9 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 19% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 15% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 66%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 |
| Cloudier (%) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 63 | 65 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 74 | 75 | 75 | 76 | 78 | 78 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 60 |
| 2 | 40 | 60 |
| 3 | 40 | 60 |
| 4 | 39 | 61 |
| 5 | 39 | 61 |
| 6 | 39 | 61 |
| 7 | 38 | 62 |
| 8 | 37 | 63 |
| 9 | 37 | 63 |
| 10 | 38 | 62 |
| 11 | 38 | 62 |
| 12 | 38 | 62 |
| 13 | 38 | 62 |
| 14 | 37 | 63 |
| 15 | 37 | 63 |
| 16 | 37 | 63 |
| 17 | 35 | 65 |
| 18 | 35 | 65 |
| 19 | 34 | 66 |
| 20 | 33 | 67 |
| 21 | 31 | 69 |
| 22 | 30 | 70 |
| 23 | 28 | 72 |
| 24 | 28 | 72 |
| 25 | 26 | 74 |
| 26 | 25 | 75 |
| 27 | 25 | 75 |
| 28 | 24 | 76 |
| 29 | 22 | 78 |
| 30 | 22 | 78 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Ambon gets around 79 mm of rain over 16.6 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 55% and peaks near 68% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 68 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 45 |
| 2 | 45 |
| 3 | 45 |
| 4 | 45 |
| 5 | 46 |
| 6 | 46 |
| 7 | 47 |
| 8 | 47 |
| 9 | 48 |
| 10 | 49 |
| 11 | 50 |
| 12 | 50 |
| 13 | 51 |
| 14 | 52 |
| 15 | 53 |
| 16 | 54 |
| 17 | 55 |
| 18 | 56 |
| 19 | 58 |
| 20 | 59 |
| 21 | 60 |
| 22 | 61 |
| 23 | 62 |
| 24 | 63 |
| 25 | 64 |
| 26 | 65 |
| 27 | 66 |
| 28 | 67 |
| 29 | 68 |
| 30 | 68 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the oppressive band about 71% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oppressive (%) | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 |
| Miserable (%) | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 41 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 85 | 14 |
| 2 | 0 | 85 | 15 |
| 3 | 0 | 84 | 16 |
| 4 | 0 | 83 | 17 |
| 5 | 0 | 82 | 18 |
| 6 | 0 | 80 | 20 |
| 7 | 0 | 79 | 21 |
| 8 | 0 | 78 | 22 |
| 9 | 0 | 77 | 23 |
| 10 | 0 | 76 | 24 |
| 11 | 0 | 75 | 25 |
| 12 | 0 | 74 | 26 |
| 13 | 0 | 73 | 27 |
| 14 | 0 | 72 | 28 |
| 15 | 0 | 71 | 29 |
| 16 | 0 | 71 | 29 |
| 17 | 0 | 70 | 30 |
| 18 | 0 | 69 | 31 |
| 19 | 0 | 68 | 32 |
| 20 | 0 | 67 | 33 |
| 21 | 0 | 67 | 33 |
| 22 | 0 | 66 | 34 |
| 23 | 0 | 65 | 35 |
| 24 | 0 | 64 | 36 |
| 25 | 0 | 63 | 37 |
| 26 | 0 | 62 | 38 |
| 27 | 0 | 61 | 39 |
| 28 | 0 | 60 | 40 |
| 29 | 0 | 60 | 40 |
| 30 | 0 | 59 | 41 |
Wind in November
Winds average 9 km/h in November, the calmest month.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of November to 12 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:07 AM to 6:11 AM, and sunset from 6:15 PM to 6:23 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:15 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:15 |
| 3 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:15 |
| 4 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:15 |
| 5 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:15 |
| 6 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:15 |
| 7 | 12.1 | 6:07 | 6:16 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:16 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:16 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:16 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:16 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:17 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:17 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:17 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:17 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:18 |
| 17 | 12.2 | 6:08 | 6:18 |
| 18 | 12.2 | 6:08 | 6:18 |
| 19 | 12.2 | 6:08 | 6:19 |
| 20 | 12.2 | 6:08 | 6:19 |
| 21 | 12.2 | 6:08 | 6:19 |
| 22 | 12.2 | 6:09 | 6:20 |
| 23 | 12.2 | 6:09 | 6:20 |
| 24 | 12.2 | 6:09 | 6:20 |
| 25 | 12.2 | 6:09 | 6:21 |
| 26 | 12.2 | 6:10 | 6:21 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 6:10 | 6:21 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 6:10 | 6:22 |
| 29 | 12.2 | 6:10 | 6:22 |
| 30 | 12.2 | 6:11 | 6:23 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 6.09 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.43 kWh/m² to a high of 6.16 kWh/m² in October across the year — November's 6.09 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.8 | Bright |
Is November a good time to visit Ambon?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Ambon for sightseeing.
What to pack for Ambon in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Ambon sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 17 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ambon in November
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in November — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in April at about 29°C and coldest in August near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 28 | Warm |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 27 | Warm |
| Sep | 27 | Warm |
| Oct | 28 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Ambon in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ambon peaks around February 19 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near July 10 at about 11 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 15 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Where is Ambon?
Ambon sits at 3.7°S, 128.2°E, 12 m above sea level, in Indonesia. The nearest listed city is Amahai, 91 km away.
Topography around Ambon
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ambon.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ambon has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 344 m around an average of 62 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 875 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,302 m.
The land around Ambon is covered by trees (40%), water (33%) and artificial surfaces (25%) within 3 km, water (49%) and trees (47%) within 16 km, and water (72%) and trees (27%) within 80 km.
Indonesia travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 29% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,060
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 30%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.3
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 11.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 471
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Ambon (-3.6958°, 128.1833°, elevation 12 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).