Season guide · Lombok · Indonesia
Lombok in the wet season
December–February: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Suryanata budi, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Heavy, frequent rain, rough seas on some crossings and Rinjani usually closed, though resorts are quiet outside the holidays. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 54 rainy days across December–February.
Key facts
- Months
- December–February
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 54
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the wet season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 19 | 12.6 h | 2/5 |
| February | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 17 | 12.4 h | 2/5 |
| December | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 18 | 12.6 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 54 of the year's roughly 126 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the wet season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- February: Bau Nyale — Sasak sea-worm festival on the south coast (usually February or March, set by the Sasak calendar)
- February: Ramadan falls in February–March in the late 2020s, moving about 11 days earlier each year
- December: Christmas and New Year holiday peak
Good choices for the wet season
Religious site · Mataram
Islamic Center Mosque, Mataram
Visit outside prayer times, dress modestly (women should cover their hair), and ask at the entrance about access to the tower.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Views
- Rainy day
Day trips in the wet season
- Benang Stokel and Benang Kelambu waterfalls (About 1 hour by car) — A pair of waterfalls in the forest of Aik Berik in Central Lombok: Benang Stokel, a twin fall near the car park, and Benang Kelambu, where water seeps through moss and roots like a curtain.
- Sembalun valley (About 2.5–3 hours by car) — A high, cool valley on Rinjani's eastern side, ringed by mountains, with strawberry and vegetable farms and the trailhead for the summit route.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the wet season a good time to visit Lombok?
It is a trade-off: Heavy, frequent rain, rough seas on some crossings and Rinjani usually closed, though resorts are quiet outside the holidays. The best months overall are May–September.
+What is the weather like in Lombok in the wet season?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 54 rainy days over the season.