Month guide · Lombok · Indonesia
Lombok in May
What May 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
May is one of the best months to visit Lombok. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Dry season begins: clearer skies, calm seas around the Gilis and fewer crowds than mid-year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 7th-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 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with April (31°C (88°F)), May is about as warm; by June highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 06:19
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 18:02
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°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, May rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in May
May has no major recurring festival in Lombok, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time 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
Beach · Selong Belanak
Selong Belanak
A long arc of soft white sand west of Kuta where small, rolling waves make it one of the best beginner surf spots in Indonesia.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Kids
- Outdoors
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Lombok.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 23°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Lombok?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Lombok?
It is one of the best months to visit Lombok. Dry season begins: clearer skies, calm seas around the Gilis and fewer crowds than mid-year.
+How warm is Lombok in May?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lombok in May?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.