Month guide · Lombok · Indonesia
Lombok in January
What January 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
January is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 19 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Peak wet season with humid heat and heavy showers; Rinjani's trails are usually closed.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 19
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in January
January is the 3rd-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 19 of its 31 days. Compared with December (31°C (88°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 06:07
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:41
- Daylight
- About 12.6 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, January rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes January one of the better-value months to book.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Lombok, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Island · Gili Meno
Gili Meno and the Nest
The smallest and quietest Gili is ringed by white sand and reef.
- Time needed
- Half a day to 2 days
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
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 19 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 January a good time to visit Lombok?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Lombok in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Lombok?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Peak wet season with humid heat and heavy showers; Rinjani's trails are usually closed.
+How warm is Lombok in January?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lombok in January?
Expect rain on about 19 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.