Lombok Weather
A month-by-month look at temperature, rainfall and what to pack in Lombok. The annual average is 31°C high / 23°C low — hottest in January (31°C) and coldest in June (22°C).
Lombok Weather at a Glance
As of 2026A quick summary of Lombok's year-round climate and the best time to visit.
- Annual average
- 31° / 23°
- Best time to visit
- June, July, August
- Hottest month
- January (31°C)
- Coldest month
- June (22°C)
- Wettest month
- January (360mm)
- Driest month
- August (20mm)
As of 2026, Lombok's weather averages 31°C high / 23°C low across the year, and the best time to visit for stable temperatures, rainfall and crowds is June, July, August. The hottest month is January (31°C), the coldest is June (22°C), and the wettest is January (360mm).
Best Time to Visit Lombok
June is the start of Lombok's peak dry season + Australian winter-escape inbound peak. Year's coolest month — 30°C highs / 22°C lows make this the most comfortable time to visit. 50mm rainfall, 5 rainy days. Lombok Strait flat + Gili ferries 99% + Mt Rinjani at peak conditions + diving visibility 25-30m. Australian inbound peak: Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane travelers fleeing the southern-hemisphere winter. Senggigi 4-star $65-150/night. MAHAMAYA Gili Meno + Tugu Lombok need 2-3 month pre-booking. Mt Rinjani trek 2-4 weeks pre-booking. Diving + manta ray spotting at peak. June signature is Lombok Pearl Festival (Mataram, June-July, varies) — celebrating Lombok's pearl-farming heritage with Sasak dance + food + cultural exhibitions. Largely unknown to international tourists — hidden gem.
July is Lombok's peak season — multiple international markets (Korean + Japanese summer break, Australian winter escape, European summer holiday) all converge. Year's lowest rainfall (30mm, 3 rainy days). Year's second-highest pricing. Senggigi 4-star $80-180/night, MAHAMAYA Gili Meno honeymoon villa $250-500. Mt Rinjani trek fully books 2-3 months ahead. Tugu Lombok + Jeeva Klui + Six Senses-tier resorts at premium pricing 3-4 months pre-booking. Bali-Lombok speedboats run at full capacity. Despite the crowds and pricing, July delivers Lombok's most-reliable weather — perfect for Mt Rinjani sunrise summit, peak Gili diving visibility, and Pink Beach full-day tours. International honeymoon couples find Lombok's quieter alternative to Bali especially valuable in peak season.
August is identical-pattern to July with even better weather statistics — 20mm rainfall, 2 rainy days, UV 12 peak (year's strongest). Year's highest tourist density continues. Mt Rinjani trek sold out 2-3 months in advance. Indonesian Independence Day (August 17) brings flag ceremonies + parades in Mataram + Senggigi — cultural experience worth seeing but minimal impact on tourism logistics. Korean Liberation Day (August 15) drives brief Seoul-Bali flight spike. Late August (post-Korean summer break ending) starts to see early signs of pricing relief — early September is the value sweet spot for shoulder season. UV 12 is dangerous — fair-skinned travelers should avoid 11am-3pm direct sun + use SPF 50+ reapplied every 90 minutes.
Lombok Weather Month by Month
Tap any month for a detailed guide with what to wear, sunrise/sunset and air quality.
| Month | High/Low | Rain | Rainy days | Crowds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° / 24° | 360mm | 22 | Moderate | Details → |
| February | 31° / 24° | 320mm | 20 | Moderate | Details → |
| March | 31° / 24° | 230mm | 16 | Moderate | Details → |
| April | 31° / 24° | 150mm | 11 | Moderate | Details → |
| May | 31° / 23° | 80mm | 7 | Busy | Details → |
| June | 30° / 22° | 50mm | 5 | Busy | Details → |
| July | 30° / 22° | 30mm | 3 | Very busy | Details → |
| August | 30° / 22° | 20mm | 2 | Very busy | Details → |
| September | 30° / 22° | 30mm | 3 | Busy | Details → |
| October | 31° / 23° | 50mm | 5 | Busy | Details → |
| November | 31° / 23° | 130mm | 10 | Moderate | Details → |
| December | 31° / 24° | 280mm | 18 | Very busy | Details → |
What to Wear in Lombok by Season
Dry-season transition starts. Light tropical clothing + reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+ + hat. Packable rain jacket still useful. UV 11 — cover-up at midday.
Year's lowest rainfall — pure dry season. Light beach attire + light long-sleeve for evening. Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+ mandatory. Hat for UV 11.
Late dry season — light beach attire + light layer for evening. Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+. Hat + sunglasses for UV 11.
Same as January — quick-dry, rain jacket, dry bag, reef-safe sunscreen. Slightly more morning sun breaks than January.
Lombok Weather FAQ
What is the best time to visit Lombok? +
For weather, June, July, August are the most comfortable months. Highs sit around 30°C with relatively stable rainfall and crowds.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Lombok? +
The hottest month is January with an average high of 31°C, and the coldest is June with an average low of 22°C. The annual average is 31°C high / 23°C low.
When does it rain most in Lombok? +
The wettest month is January (360mm over about 22 rainy days) and the driest is August (20mm). Total annual rainfall is roughly 1730mm.
What should I pack for Lombok? +
Spring (Mar–May) averages 31/24°C — Dry-season transition starts. Light tropical clothing + reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+ + hat. Packable rain jacket still useful. UV 11 — cover-up at midday. Summer (Jun–Aug) averages 30/22°C — Year's lowest rainfall — pure dry season. Light beach attire + light long-sleeve for evening. Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+ mandatory. Hat for UV 11. Autumn (Sep–Nov) averages 31/23°C — Late dry season — light beach attire + light layer for evening. Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+. Hat + sunglasses for UV 11. Winter (Dec–Feb) averages 31/24°C — Same as January — quick-dry, rain jacket, dry bag, reef-safe sunscreen. Slightly more morning sun breaks than January.
What is the weather in Lombok this month (June)? +
June averages 30°C high / 22°C low with 50mm rainfall over about 5 rainy days. Crowds are busy and prices are high.
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Why you can trust weather guide
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.