Is It Monsoon in Lombok, Indonesia? Rainfall and Weather by Month

Lombok, Indonesia JANUARY
28°
Off-peak season
24° to 31°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year, with the northwest monsoon in full force.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
28°
Off-peak season
24° to 32°
Deep Monsoon
Still very wet, among the rainiest months of the year.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
28°
Shoulder season
23° to 32°
Rain Persists
Rain remains frequent, though total rainfall starts easing from the peak of the monsoon.
☔ Heavy rain gear🥵 Heat protection
28°
Shoulder season
23° to 32°
Dry Season Begins
The dry season arrives, though still a bit more humid than the peak months ahead.
☀️ Sunscreen🥵 Heat protection
27°
Shoulder season
23° to 32°
Dry & Sunny
Dry season holds, with plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures.
☀️ Sunscreen🏖️ Beach days
26°
Shoulder season
22° to 31°
Best of the Year
Sunny and dry, with a cooling breeze from the southeast monsoon taking the edge off the heat.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
26°
Peak season
21° to 31°
Peak Dry Season
Dry and sunny, one of the coolest and most comfortable months of the year.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
26°
Peak season
21° to 31°
Driest Month
The driest month of the year, sunny and comfortable throughout.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
27°
Peak season
22° to 31°
Dry & Sunny
Still dry and pleasant, with sunshine hours starting to ease slightly.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
28°
Shoulder season
23° to 32°
Rain Returns
Still fairly dry, though muggier than mid-year as the wet season approaches.
☀️ Sunscreen🥵 Heat protection
28°
Shoulder season
24° to 32°
Hottest Month
The hottest month of the year on average, with rain becoming more frequent again.
☔ Umbrella essential🥵 Heat protection
28°
Off-peak season
24° to 32°
Monsoon Returns
The northwest monsoon settles in hard, with heavy, sustained rain.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
Drag through the year Jan
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
This month
Rainfall
279 mm
15 rainy days this month
Sunshine
6 hrs/day
46% of daylight hours
Humidity
82%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
13 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
226 mm
15 rainy days this month
Sunshine
6 hrs/day
46% of daylight hours
Humidity
81%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
11 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
160 mm
15 rainy days this month
Sunshine
7 hrs/day
54% of daylight hours
Humidity
81%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
10 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
109 mm
12 rainy days this month
Sunshine
8 hrs/day
62% of daylight hours
Humidity
81%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
10 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
94 mm
7 rainy days this month
Sunshine
9 hrs/day
69% of daylight hours
Humidity
80%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
11 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
46 mm
5 rainy days this month
Sunshine
10 hrs/day
77% of daylight hours
Humidity
79%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
13 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
30 mm
4 rainy days this month
Sunshine
10 hrs/day
77% of daylight hours
Humidity
78%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
13 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
20 mm
2 rainy days this month
Sunshine
10 hrs/day
77% of daylight hours
Humidity
77%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
13 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
36 mm
3 rainy days this month
Sunshine
9 hrs/day
69% of daylight hours
Humidity
78%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
11 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
109 mm
9 rainy days this month
Sunshine
9 hrs/day
69% of daylight hours
Humidity
79%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
10 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
165 mm
13 rainy days this month
Sunshine
7 hrs/day
54% of daylight hours
Humidity
80%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
8 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
Rainfall
244 mm
17 rainy days this month
Sunshine
7 hrs/day
54% of daylight hours
Humidity
81%
Air feels heavy and sticky
Wind
11 km/h
Light, barely noticeable
★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Seasons at a glance
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Peak season: Jul, Aug, Sep
Lombok's best stretch for beach weather: sunny, with the heat tempered by a cooling breeze. August is typically the driest month, with July and September close behind.
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Shoulder season: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov
This tier spans the rest of the dry-to-transitional months. April through June are still dry season but a bit more humid than the peak months, while October and November mark the return of rain as the northwest monsoon approaches, muggier but still short of the full rainy season.
Off-peak season: Jan, Feb, Dec
The heart of the northwest monsoon, when rain is heaviest and most frequent. January is historically the wettest month, with February and December not far behind.
Good to know
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Rinjani is Indonesia's second-highest volcano
At 3,726 meters, Mount Rinjani towers over the island, with the crater lake Segara Anak a popular multi-day trekking destination.
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The Gili Islands sit just offshore
These small islands off the northwest coast are a popular day trip or overnight stay, known for calm, clear water.
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The southeast coast is almost arid
Lombok's rainfall varies sharply by region: the interior hills and northern coast see the most rain, while the southeastern coast is historically almost arid.
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Tropical cyclones can brush past Lombok
From November to mid-May, but more often January to mid-April, Lombok can be brushed by tropical cyclones passing over the ocean to the south. They usually don't make direct landfall, but can still bring increased wind and rainfall.
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Highland areas run noticeably cooler
Above 1,000 meters it gets cool in the evening and at night, especially in the dry season, while above 2,000 meters it can get quite cold, with afternoon thunderstorms more frequent inland than on the coast.
Top attractions
1
Mount Rinjani & Lake Segara Anak
Indonesia's second-highest volcano, a multi-day trek rewarded with views of the crescent-shaped crater lake, Segara Anak, far below the rim.
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Gili Islands
Three small, car-free islands off the northwest coast, Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, and Gili Air, known for calm turquoise water and easy snorkeling just offshore.
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Kuta Lombok
A laid-back beach town on the south coast with a crescent bay, distinct from Bali's better-known Kuta, and a good base for exploring the surrounding beaches and surf breaks.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Lombok?
Lombok's rainy season runs roughly from November through March, driven by the northwest monsoon, with January historically the wettest month, averaging around 279mm of rain across 15 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Lombok?
June through September is historically Lombok's best window for beach weather, sunny with the heat tempered by a cooling breeze.
What is the least favorable time to visit Lombok?
December through February historically brings the heaviest, most sustained rain of the year.
Which month has the most rain in Lombok?
January is historically the wettest month, averaging around 279mm of rain across 15 days.
Which month is the driest in Lombok?
August is historically the driest month, averaging around 20mm of rain.
How hot does Lombok get?
November is historically the hottest month of the year on average.
What should I pack for Lombok during the rainy season?
A light raincoat or umbrella is worth packing from around November through March, when the northwest monsoon brings the bulk of the year's rain.
Is Lombok's climate similar to Bali's?
Yes, closely. Lombok sits just east of Bali at a similar latitude, and shares a nearly identical rainy-season and dry-season pattern.
Do cyclones affect Lombok?
Lombok can occasionally be brushed by tropical cyclones passing over the ocean to the south, most often from January to mid-April, bringing increased wind and rain even when the storm itself doesn't make direct landfall.
Is the whole island of Lombok equally rainy?
No. The interior hills and mountains, along with the northern coast, are historically wetter than the south, while the southeastern coast is historically almost arid.