Season by season
Dry season (May–October)
Dry season (roughly May–October): hot but dry — start early, rest at midday.
Wet season (November–April)
Wet season (roughly November–April): afternoon storms; plan sights for the morning.
Sea, surf & trail conditions
City heat peaks around midday; gardens are pleasant in the early morning and late afternoon.
Month by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 23°C | 250 mm | Quiet |
| February | 31°C | 23°C | 230 mm | Quiet |
| March | 31°C | 23°C | 200 mm | Quiet |
| April | 32°C | 23°C | 120 mm | Quiet |
| May | 31°C | 22°C | 80 mm | Quiet |
| June | 31°C | 21°C | 45 mm | Busy |
| July | 30°C | 21°C | 30 mm | Busy |
| August | 30°C | 21°C | 15 mm | Busy |
| September | 31°C | 22°C | 35 mm | Quiet |
| October | 32°C | 23°C | 110 mm | Quiet |
| November | 32°C | 23°C | 200 mm | Quiet |
| December | 31°C | 23°C | 250 mm | Busy |
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
- Perang Topat at Pura Lingsar — usually around November or December.
- Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr — mosques are at their liveliest in the evenings; dates move each year.
- Hindu festivals such as Galungan and Nyepi are observed by Lombok’s Balinese community; Nyepi is quieter here than in Bali.
Our advice
Visit the Islamic Center first thing in the morning for cooler temperatures and the clearest view of Rinjani from the minaret.
