Month guide · Lombok · Indonesia
Lombok in March
What March 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
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 16 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Rains ease towards the end of the month and the countryside is lush green.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 16
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 5th-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 16 of its 31 days. Compared with February (31°C (88°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:19
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:29
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Early wet season (October–November). Hot and humid, with storms building in the afternoons and fewer visitors.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
- Ogoh-ogoh parades in Mataram on the eve of the Balinese Hindu new year, Nyepi (usually March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Central Lombok
Sade village
A guided walk is expected; agree on a donation or fee at the start and buy weaving directly from the makers if you want a souvenir.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Shopping
Religious site · Senggigi
Pura Batu Bolong
A small Balinese Hindu temple built on a rocky outcrop above the sea just south of Senggigi, named after the hole in the rock beneath it.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Couples
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
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 16 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 March a good time to visit Lombok?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Lombok in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Lombok?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Rains ease towards the end of the month and the countryside is lush green.
+How warm is Lombok in March?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lombok in March?
Expect rain on about 16 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.