Month guide · Lombok · Indonesia
Lombok in July
What July 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
July is one of the best months to visit Lombok. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Peak season on the Gilis and in Kuta, with dry, sunny days and cold nights on Rinjani.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in July
July is the 11th-warmest month in Lombok: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with June (30°C (86°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:31
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:10
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Wet season (December–February). Heavy, frequent rain, rough seas on some crossings and Rinjani usually closed, though resorts are quiet outside the holidays.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 5 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Lombok, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Palace · Mataram
Taman Mayura and Pura Meru
Combine both with lunch on ayam taliwang in Mataram, and dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · West Lombok
Pura Lingsar
Built in the early 18th century, this temple complex east of Mataram is shared by Balinese Hindus and Sasak followers of Wetu Telu, a local form of Islam.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
Island · Gili Trawangan
Gili Trawangan
Rent a bicycle and ride the coastal path anticlockwise in the late afternoon to arrive on the west coast for sunset.
- Time needed
- 1–3 days
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Outdoors
- After dark
- Active
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 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Lombok.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 21°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Lombok?
One of the best months to visit Lombok. The other best months are May–June and August–September. Compare every month.
Lombok in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Lombok?
It is one of the best months to visit Lombok. Peak season on the Gilis and in Kuta, with dry, sunny days and cold nights on Rinjani.
+How warm is Lombok in July?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lombok in July?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.