Season guide · Lombok · Indonesia
Lombok in the dry season
May–September: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Suryanata budi, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Sunny, dry days, cool nights in the mountains, calm seas for diving and the best trekking weather; busiest in July and August. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F), with about 23 rainy days across May–September. May–September are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- May–September
- Temperatures
- 21°C (70°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 23
- Sea
- 26°C (79°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in the dry season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 7 | 11.7 h | 3/5 |
| June | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 5 | 11.6 h | 4/5 |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 4 | 11.7 h | 5/5 |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 3 | 11.8 h | 5/5 |
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 4 | 12.1 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 30°C (86°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 23 of the year's roughly 126 rainy days fall in these 5 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in the dry season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- August: Indonesian Independence Day celebrations (17 August)
- September: Indonesian MotoGP at the Mandalika circuit (in recent years held in late September or October)
Make the most of the weather
Island · Gili Air
Gili Air
Walk or cycle the full circuit of the island, about 5 km, and stop for a swim at the quieter north-west corner.
- Time needed
- 1–3 days
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Kids
- Outdoors
Nature · Senaru
Mount Rinjani trek
At 3,726 metres, Rinjani is the second-highest volcano in Indonesia, with a vast caldera holding the turquoise Segara Anak lake and the young active cone of Gunung Barujari.
- Time needed
- 2–4 days
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Active
- Nature
- Views
- Outdoors
Nature · Senaru
Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfalls
Wear sandals or shoes you can get wet, as the path to Tiu Kelep wades through a stream; local guides are available at the entrance.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Beach · Kuta and Mandalika
Tanjung Aan
A pair of wide, sheltered bays east of Kuta with fine white sand and calm, turquoise water, separated by a rocky headland.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Kuta and Mandalika
Bukit Merese
Arrive at least 45 minutes before sunset to find a place on the ridge, and bring a torch for the walk down.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Day trips in the dry season
- Pink Beach (Pantai Tangsi) (About 1.5–2 hours by car) — A remote beach in East Lombok where fragments of red coral tint the sand pink, with clear water and snorkelling around nearby islands.
- Tetebatu (About 1.5 hours by car) — A village on the southern slopes of Rinjani surrounded by rice terraces, tobacco fields and forest with waterfalls such as Jukut.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the dry season a good time to visit Lombok?
Yes: May–September are among the best months. Sunny, dry days, cool nights in the mountains, calm seas for diving and the best trekking weather; busiest in July and August.
+What is the weather like in Lombok in the dry season?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F), with about 23 rainy days over the season.