Month guide · Lombok · Indonesia
Lombok in February
What February 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
February is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 17 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. Still wet and humid, but rain usually comes in bursts with sunny spells; quiet and good value.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 4th-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 17 of its 28 days. Compared with January (31°C (88°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:18
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:40
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Dry season (May–September). Sunny, dry days, cool nights in the mountains, calm seas for diving and the best trekking weather; busiest in July and August.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in 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
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Nature · Senaru
Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfalls
Two waterfalls in the forest below Senaru: Sendang Gile, a short walk down a stairway from the village, and the taller Tiu Kelep, about 30–45 minutes further through the jungle and across streams.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Beach · Kuta and Mandalika
Tanjung Aan
Come in the morning for calm water and fewer hawkers, and combine it with sunset on Bukit Merese next door.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Kuta and Mandalika
Bukit Merese
This grassy headland between Tanjung Aan and the Mandalika coast rises above the sea with views over the bays, the cliffs and the surf.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Beach · Selong Belanak
Selong Belanak
Book a lesson in the morning when the waves are smaller and the wind lighter.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Kids
- 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 17 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Lombok?
A month many travellers avoid, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Lombok in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Lombok?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Still wet and humid, but rain usually comes in bursts with sunny spells; quiet and good value.
+How warm is Lombok in February?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lombok in February?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.