Month guide · Lombok · Indonesia
Lombok in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Lombok. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12.1 hours of daylight. Still dry and sunny with crowds thinning after the European holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 8th-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 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with August (30°C (86°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:08
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:11
- Daylight
- About 12.1 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°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, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Indonesian MotoGP at the Mandalika circuit (in recent years held in late September or October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Kuta and Mandalika
Mawun Beach
Rent a sunshade at the beach stalls and bring cash; there is a small parking fee and few other facilities.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
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
Garden · West Lombok
Taman Narmada
Visit on a weekday, as local families fill the pools at weekends, and try the spring water said to keep you young.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Outdoors
Religious site · Mataram
Islamic Center Mosque, Mataram
Lombok is known as the island of a thousand mosques, and the Islamic Center of West Nusa Tenggara in Mataram is its grandest, with gold-topped minarets and patterns inspired by Sasak textiles.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Views
- Rainy day
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Lombok.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 22°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Lombok?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Lombok?
It is one of the best months to visit Lombok. Still dry and sunny with crowds thinning after the European holidays.
+How warm is Lombok in September?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Lombok in September?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.