Indonesia
Lombok Weather & Climate
Pristine beaches, perfect surf and the unspoilt neighbour to Bali
28°C
Max sea
28°C
Max air
April
Best month
28mm
Driest month
Pristine beaches, perfect surf and the unspoilt neighbour to Bali
Lombok sits just 35km east of Bali but feels worlds away — quieter, less crowded and with a distinct Sasak culture that gives it a character entirely its own. The island divides into distinct regions: the Gili Islands off the northwest coast are car-free tropical idylls with excellent diving; Kuta Lombok (unrelated to Bali's Kuta) is a surfing mecca with dramatic horseshoe bays of white sand and turquoise water; and the south coast's beaches, like Selong Belanak and Mawun, are pristine and largely undeveloped. Dominating the north, Gunung Rinjani — Indonesia's second-highest volcano — rewards the hardy with crater lakes and sunrise views across to Bali.
When to go: May to October is dry season, offering the best beach and trekking conditions. The Gilis are calm year-round.
The best months to visit Lombok are April, May, June. Peak season is May with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28°C | 28°C | 278mm | 10 | 15 |
| Feb | 28°C | 28°C | 218mm | 10 | 14 |
| Mar | 28°C | 28°C | 130mm | 11 | 14 |
| Apr | 28°C | 28°C | 72mm | 11 | 14 |
| May | 27°C | 27°C | 28mm | 10 | 13 |
| Jun | 26°C | 26°C | 60mm | 9 | 12 |
| Jul | 25°C | 26°C | 52mm | 9 | 12 |
| Aug | 25°C | 26°C | 38mm | 9 | 12 |
| Sep | 26°C | 27°C | 48mm | 10 | 12 |
| Oct | 27°C | 28°C | 90mm | 11 | 13 |
| Nov | 28°C | 28°C | 178mm | 11 | 14 |
| Dec | 28°C | 28°C | 245mm | 10 | 15 |
The best time to visit Lombok is April, May, June. Peak season is May when temperatures reach 27°C with very little rain. May to October is dry season, offering the best beach and trekking conditions. The Gilis are calm year-round.
Sea temperatures in Lombok range from 26°C in June to 28°C in January. The sea is bath-warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Lombok average 28°C with sea temperatures of 28°C. This makes it a great winter sun destination.
The driest month is May with 28mm. The wettest month sees 278mm. Lombok receives 1437mm annually.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (278mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (218mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (130mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Some rain (72mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (28mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (60mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (52mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (38mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (48mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Warm and bath-warm seas. Some rain (90mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (178mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Heavy rainfall (245mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
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