Indonesia Lombok Weather in March — Climate Guide
March in Lombok is moderate
Lombok Weather in March — Quick Answer
As of 2026- Avg temp
- 31° / 24°
- Rainfall
- 230mm · 16 days
- Crowds
- Moderate
As of 2026, Lombok in March averages a high of 31°C and low of 24°C with 230mm of rain over about 16 days. Wet season ending — quick-dry + packable rain jacket still essential, but mornings increasingly sunny. Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+ daily. Light layer for AC.
March is moderate for Lombok.
March is the wet-season tail. 230mm rainfall, 16 rainy days — about 60% of January-February intensity. Lombok Strait calming. Mt Rinjani's final closed month — reopens April 1 for trekking season.
Pricing remains at wet-season low — Senggigi 4-star $35-65/night. Korean spring break and graduation travel season but Lombok stays low-tourist + low-pricing because it's still officially monsoon. Korean travelers find genuine value in March 2-4 ahead of the April Mt Rinjani reopening + Bali-Lombok speedboat surge.
Travel score
Wet-season tail + last value window before April Rinjani reopening
March Weather at a Glance
March averages 88°F / 31°C highs and 75°F / 24°C lows with 16 rainy days and 230mm rainfall — wet season tapering. Humidity 82%. UV 11. Sunshine 7 hours daily. Lombok Strait calming. Mornings show consistent sun breaks. Mt Rinjani's final closed month.
March Travel Advice
Last weeks of low pricing — book before April Mt Rinjani reopening triggers tourism rebound. Galungan timing varies — confirm Bali-Lombok ferry schedules if connecting through Bali. Honeymoon couples find genuine value at MAHAMAYA Gili Meno + Tugu Lombok this month.
Flying In from Overseas
International tourism still low (officially wet season). Direct flights from Singapore $80-150, Kuala Lumpur $60-120, Jakarta $40-80. Connections from US/EU/Australia low season $400-1,000 round trip. Korean spring break sometimes overlaps but Lombok stays a value pick.
March Pricing Trends
Continued wet-season pricing: Senggigi 4-star $35-65/night, Kuta Lombok boutique $40-80, Tugu Lombok luxury $230-400, Gili Meno MAHAMAYA $140-300. Gili day-tour $12-20. Last value window before April reopening.
Lombok March Weather Stats
Avg High
31°C
Avg Low
24°C
Rainy Days
16
230mm total
Sunshine
7h
Daily avg
Humidity
82%
moderate
UV Index
11
Extreme
Wind
12 km/h
Gusts 24
Sea Temp
29°C
swimming improving
Crowds
Moderate
At attractions
March Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
11 μg/m³
PM10
22 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
36°C
Nighttime
26°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
12 km/h
Max gust 24 km/h
Activities Recommended for March
March Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Wet season tapering
- Pre-Mt Rinjani reopening window
- Continued low pricing
- Lombok Strait calmer
Cons
- Mt Rinjani still closed (final month)
- Still 16 rainy days
- Galungan ferry schedule shifts
March Events & Festivals
- Mt Rinjani closed final month (reopens April 1)
- Bau Nyale Festival continues (varies)
- Galungan Balinese Hindu festival (varies — affects Bali-Lombok ferries)
Lombok in March — Full Picture
March is the wet-season tail. 230mm rainfall, 16 rainy days — about 60% of January-February intensity. Lombok Strait calming. Mt Rinjani's final closed month — reopens April 1 for trekking season.
Pricing remains at wet-season low — Senggigi 4-star $35-65/night. Korean spring break and graduation travel season but Lombok stays low-tourist + low-pricing because it's still officially monsoon. Korean travelers find genuine value in March 2-4 ahead of the April Mt Rinjani reopening + Bali-Lombok speedboat surge.
Galungan (Balinese Hindu festival, every 6 months on Pawukon calendar) sometimes falls in March and affects Bali-Lombok speedboat schedules — confirm departure times if connecting through Bali. Bau Nyale Festival continues into March in some years (lunar timing).
What to Wear & What to Pack
Wet season ending — quick-dry + packable rain jacket still essential, but mornings increasingly sunny. Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+ daily. Light layer for AC.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current31°C
23.7°C
11.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
30°C
22°C
3.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
30.7°C
22.7°C
6/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
31°C
24°C
20/mo
Lombok Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31° | 24° | 22d·360mm | 5.5h | 84% | 11 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 31° | 24° | 20d·320mm | 6h | 84% | 11 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 31° | 24° | 16d·230mm | 7h | 82% | 11 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 31° | 24° | 11d·150mm | 8h | 80% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| May (Best) | 31° | 23° | 7d·80mm | 9h | 76% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder |
| June (Best) | 30° | 22° | 5d·50mm | 10h | 73% | 11 | Busy | Peak |
| July (Best) | 30° | 22° | 3d·30mm | 10h | 71% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| August (Best) | 30° | 22° | 2d·20mm | 11h | 70% | 12 | Very busy | Peak |
| September (Best) | 30° | 22° | 3d·30mm | 11h | 71% | 12 | Busy | Shoulder |
| October (Best) | 31° | 23° | 5d·50mm | 10h | 73% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder |
| 31° | 23° | 10d·130mm | 9h | 76% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 31° | 24° | 18d·280mm | 6h | 81% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is March a good time to visit Lombok?
Lombok in March is moderate. Tourist crowds are moderate and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in Lombok in March?
Lombok March averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C.
Does it rain much in Lombok in March?
Lombok March averages 230mm of rainfall over about 16 rainy days.
What should I wear in Lombok in March?
Wet season ending — quick-dry + packable rain jacket still essential, but mornings increasingly sunny. Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+ daily. Light layer for AC.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Lombok in March?
Lombok March sunrise is 06:00 and sunset is 18:15, with 12h 15min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Lombok in March?
Lombok March air quality (AQI) averages 30, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 11μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Lombok in March?
In March, Lombok is great for Senggigi + Tanjung Aan beaches, Bau Nyale (varies), Sasak night market.
Is March peak season in Lombok?
Lombok March crowds are moderate and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.