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Pink Beach & East Lombok — Pink-tinged sand at Tangsi, sandbanks and mangroves around Gili Kondo and Gili Kapal, and the quiet coast of Lombok’s far east.
The south & east

When to Go to east Lombok

East Lombok is drier than the west; the calmest seas and clearest water usually come in the dry season.

Season by season

Dry season (May–October)

Dry season (roughly May–October): sunny and dry — the hills turn brown — with generally calm mornings and good visibility.

Wet season (November–April)

Wet season (roughly November–April): greener landscapes and fewer visitors, but more chance of rough seas and rain cancelling boat trips.

Sea, surf & trail conditions

Winds often pick up in the afternoon; boat trips aim to be on the water early.

Month by month

MonthAvg highAvg low Rainfall Crowds
January 31°C 23°C 230 mm Quiet
February 31°C 23°C 210 mm Quiet
March 31°C 23°C 180 mm Quiet
April 31°C 23°C 100 mm Quiet
May 31°C 22°C 60 mm Busy
June 30°C 21°C 35 mm Busy
July 30°C 20°C 20 mm Very busy
August 30°C 20°C 10 mm Very busy
September 31°C 21°C 25 mm Busy
October 32°C 22°C 80 mm Quiet
November 32°C 23°C 170 mm Quiet
December 31°C 23°C 230 mm Quiet

Temperatures and rainfall are approximate long-term averages for the area, rounded; individual years vary, and mountain villages are cooler and wetter than the coast.

Festivals & events

  • Weekends and holidays — local visitors flock to Gili Kondo; weekdays are quieter.
  • Ramadan and Eid — dates move each year; services may be reduced.

Our advice

Book Pink Beach for an early start on a calm day in the dry season, ideally on a weekday.

Plan your days on Lombok

Book tours in east Lombok

Compare the best-rated tours, tickets and experiences in east Lombok. Most can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before.

Nearby destinations

Tetebatu

Rice terraces, jungle waterfalls and black monkeys on Rinjani’s southern slopes — rural Lombok at walking pace.