Month guide · Lombok · Indonesia
Lombok in November
What November 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
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. The wet season begins with afternoon storms, though mornings are often bright.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 2nd-warmest month in Lombok: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 30 days. Compared with October (32°C (90°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:44
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 18:15
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Late wet season (March–April). Rains fade, the countryside is at its greenest and prices are low; Rinjani trails usually reopen in April.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- Perang Topat — rice-cake 'war' at Pura Lingsar (usually November or December, set by the Sasak calendar)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Island · Gili Air
Gili Air
Walk or cycle the full circuit of the island, about 5 km, and stop for a swim at the quieter north-west corner.
- Time needed
- 1–3 days
- Cost
- Low cost
- Couples
- Kids
- Outdoors
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
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Lombok.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 24°C and 14 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 November 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 November a good time to visit Lombok?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The wet season begins with afternoon storms, though mornings are often bright.
+How warm is Lombok in November?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lombok in November?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.