Dec → Feb
29°
nights 24 to 25°
- 27 rainy days · 293 mm
- sea 29°
When is the best time to visit Lombok?
- Jan29°not recommended
- Feb29°not recommended
- Mar30°not recommended
- Apr30°fair
- May31°recommended
- Jun30°recommended
- Jul30°recommended
- Aug31°recommended
- Sep31°recommended
- Oct32°fair
- Nov31°not recommended
- Dec29°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Lombok, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 25° | 282 mm | 28 d | 29° | |
| February | 29° | 24° | 289 mm | 26 d | 29° | |
| March | 30° | 24° | 213 mm | 27 d | 30° | |
| April | 30° | 24° | 182 mm | 22 d | 30° | |
| May | 31° | 24° | 69 mm | 13 d | 30° | ✓ |
| June | 30° | 24° | 55 mm | 11 d | 29° | ✓ |
| July | 30° | 23° | 31 mm | 7 d | 29° | ✓ |
| August | 31° | 23° | 24 mm | 7 d | 28° | ✓ |
| September | 31° | 23° | 58 mm | 10 d | 28° | ✓ |
| October | 32° | 24° | 105 mm | 17 d | 29° | |
| November | 31° | 24° | 211 mm | 26 d | 30° | |
| December | 29° | 24° | 309 mm | 28 d | 30° |
The four seasons in Lombok, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Mataram) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Mar → May
30 to 31°
nights 24°
- 21 rainy days · 155 mm
- sea 30°
Jun → Aug
30 to 31°
nights 23 to 24°
- 8 rainy days · 37 mm
- sea 29°
Sep → Nov
31 to 32°
nights 23 to 24°
- 18 rainy days · 125 mm
- sea 29°
Book early for May to September
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Lombok, month by month
EventsBau NyaleFebruary to MarchPerang TopatNovember to DecemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
Beach & swimming: good conditions all twelve months.
Diving & snorkelling: good conditions all twelve months.
- Towns & culture: June, July, August, September
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Lombok, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- February to MarchBau Nyale
The Sasak head down to Seger beach at night, near Kuta, to gather nyale sea worms at low tide.
- November to DecemberPerang Topat
Hindus and Wetu Telu Muslims pelt each other with rice cakes at Lingsar temple, at the full moon towards the end of the year.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended29°25° at night
- 282 mm · 28 d
- sea 29°
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended29°24° at night
- 289 mm · 26 d
- sea 29°
Low season, lower prices
March
Not recommended30°24° at night
- 213 mm · 27 d
- sea 30°
Low season, lower prices
April
Fair30°24° at night
- 182 mm · 22 d
- sea 30°
Low season, lower prices
May
Recommended31°24° at night
- 69 mm · 13 d
- sea 30°
Busy, without the crush
June
Recommended30°24° at night
- 55 mm · 11 d
- sea 29°
Busy, without the crush
July
Recommended30°23° at night
- 31 mm · 7 d
- sea 29°
High season, book early
August
Recommended31°23° at night
- 24 mm · 7 d
- sea 28°
High season, book early
September
Recommended31°23° at night
- 58 mm · 10 d
- sea 28°
Busy, without the crush
October
Fair32°24° at night
- 105 mm · 17 d
- sea 29°
Low season, lower prices
November
Not recommended31°24° at night
- 211 mm · 26 d
- sea 30°
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended29°24° at night
- 309 mm · 28 d
- sea 30°
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. 29 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. A very wet month, 282 mm of rain over 28 days. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. 29 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. A very wet month, 289 mm of rain over 26 days. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. 30 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. A very wet month, 213 mm of rain over 27 days. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. 30 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 182 mm over 22 days. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. 31 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Expect 13 days of rain in the month (69 mm). The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 30 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (55 mm). The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
July. 30 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Rain stays light: 31 mm over 7 days. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
August. 31 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Rain stays light: 24 mm over 7 days. The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. High season: book early.
September. 31 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Expect 10 days of rain in the month (58 mm). The sea is at 28 °C, a proper swim. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 105 mm over 17 days. The sea is at 29 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. 31 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. A very wet month, 211 mm of rain over 26 days. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. 29 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. A very wet month, 309 mm of rain over 28 days. The sea is at 30 °C, a proper swim. Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Lombok?
May to September: over these months, recorded highs range from 30 to 31 °C, with 10 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Mataram).
Which month should you avoid in Lombok?
December: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 309 mm over 28 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Mataram).
What is the hottest month in Lombok?
October, with 32 °C on average in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Mataram).
What is the coldest month in Lombok?
January, with 29 °C at best during the day and 25 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Mataram).
What is the driest month in Lombok?
August: 24 mm over 7 days of rain, against 309 mm in December, the wettest month.
When can you swim in Lombok?
The water never drops below 22 °C: from 28 to 30 °C depending on the month (warmest in March), measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast (Mataram).
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