Month guide · Lombok · Indonesia
Lombok in April
What April is really like in Lombok: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Suryanata budi, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Transition month with fewer showers, green rice fields and Rinjani trails usually reopening.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Lombok: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with March (31°C (88°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:17
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:12
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Early wet season (October–November). Hot and humid, with storms building in the afternoons and fewer visitors.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Lombok, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Kuta and Mandalika
Gerupuk surf breaks
From the fishing village of Gerupuk, east of Kuta, boatmen ferry surfers out to several breaks in the bay that suit beginners through to advanced riders, depending on the swell.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Active
- Outdoors
Religious site · Mataram
Islamic Center Mosque, Mataram
Visit outside prayer times, dress modestly (women should cover their hair), and ask at the entrance about access to the tower.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Views
- Rainy day
Island · Gili Trawangan
Gili Trawangan
The largest of the Gili Islands has no cars or motorbikes, so visitors get around by bicycle, on foot or by horse cart.
- Time needed
- 1–3 days
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- After dark
- Active
Nature · Senaru
Mount Rinjani trek
Choose the Sembalun route for the crater rim and summit, carry warm clothes for near-freezing nights, and book only through operators licensed by the national park.
- Time needed
- 2–4 days
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Active
- Nature
- Views
- Outdoors
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Lombok.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 11 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Lombok?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Lombok in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Lombok?
It is a shoulder-season month. Transition month with fewer showers, green rice fields and Rinjani trails usually reopening.
+How warm is Lombok in April?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lombok in April?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.