Best time to visit · Lombok · Indonesia
The best time to visit Lombok
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Suryanata budi, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
The best time to visit Lombok is the dry season from May to September, when skies are clear, seas around the Gilis are calm and the Rinjani trails are open. July and August are the busiest and most expensive months, so May, June and September offer the best balance. The wet season from December to March brings heavy rain and Rinjani's usual closure.
Key facts
- Best months
- May–September
- Shoulder season
- April and October
- Warmest month
- October (avg high 32°C (90°F))
- Coldest month
- June (avg high 30°C (86°F))
- Rainiest month
- January (~19 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–March and November
Seasons
Lombok is hot all year, with a dry season from about May to October and a wet season from November to March, when heavy afternoon downpours are common. It is generally a little drier than Bali, and the mountains are much cooler than the coast.
March–April
Late wet season
Rains fade, the countryside is at its greenest and prices are low; Rinjani trails usually reopen in April.
May–September
Dry season
Sunny, dry days, cool nights in the mountains, calm seas for diving and the best trekking weather; busiest in July and August.
October–November
Early wet season
Hot and humid, with storms building in the afternoons and fewer visitors.
December–February
Wet season
Heavy, frequent rain, rough seas on some crossings and Rinjani usually closed, though resorts are quiet outside the holidays.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 24°C | 19 | 29°C | 12.6 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| February | 31°C | 24°C | 17 | 29°C | 12.4 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| March | 31°C | 24°C | 16 | 29°C | 12.2 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| April | 31°C | 24°C | 11 | 29°C | 11.9 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| May | 31°C | 23°C | 7 | 28°C | 11.7 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| June | 30°C | 22°C | 5 | 27°C | 11.6 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| July | 30°C | 21°C | 4 | 27°C | 11.7 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| August | 30°C | 21°C | 3 | 26°C | 11.8 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| September | 31°C | 22°C | 4 | 27°C | 12.1 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| October | 32°C | 23°C | 8 | 28°C | 12.3 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| November | 32°C | 24°C | 14 | 29°C | 12.5 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| December | 31°C | 24°C | 18 | 29°C | 12.6 h | 3/5 | 4/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| February | Bau Nyale — Sasak sea-worm festival on the south coast (usually February or March, set by the Sasak calendar); Ramadan falls in February–March in the late 2020s, moving about 11 days earlier each year |
| March | Ogoh-ogoh parades in Mataram on the eve of the Balinese Hindu new year, Nyepi (usually March) |
| August | Indonesian Independence Day celebrations (17 August) |
| September | Indonesian MotoGP at the Mandalika circuit (in recent years held in late September or October) |
| November | Perang Topat — rice-cake 'war' at Pura Lingsar (usually November or December, set by the Sasak calendar) |
| December | Christmas and New Year holiday peak |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in January–March and November, and the sights are quietest in January–March and November. Many visitors avoid January–February.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Late wet season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Dry season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Early wet season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Wet season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Lombok?
The best time to visit Lombok is the dry season from May to September, when skies are clear, seas around the Gilis are calm and the Rinjani trails are open. July and August are the busiest and most expensive months, so May, June and September offer the best balance. The wet season from December to March brings heavy rain and Rinjani's usual closure.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Lombok?
Usually in January–March and November. Peak wet season with humid heat and heavy showers; Rinjani's trails are usually closed.
+What is the rainiest month in Lombok?
January, with about 19 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Lombok get?
The warmest month, October, averages highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 23°C (73°F).