Season by season
Dry season (May–October)
Dry season (roughly May–October): sunny days, calm seas and clear sunsets over Bali. July–August is busiest.
Wet season (November–April)
Wet season (roughly November–April): short heavy showers, greener hills, quieter hotels and lower rates; boat crossings can be rougher.
Sea, surf & trail conditions
The Lombok Strait can be choppy, especially in the afternoon; morning crossings to Bali and the Gilis are usually smoother.
Month by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 23°C | 250 mm | Busy |
| 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 | Busy |
| June | 31°C | 21°C | 45 mm | Busy |
| July | 30°C | 21°C | 30 mm | Very busy |
| August | 30°C | 21°C | 15 mm | Very busy |
| September | 31°C | 22°C | 35 mm | Busy |
| October | 32°C | 23°C | 110 mm | Busy |
| November | 32°C | 23°C | 200 mm | Quiet |
| December | 31°C | 23°C | 250 mm | Very 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 — the “rice-cake war” at Pura Lingsar near Mataram, in which Hindus and Muslims throw ketupat at each other in a shared ritual; usually around November or December by the local calendar.
- Christmas and New Year — the busiest weeks of the year in coastal resorts.
- Ramadan and Eid — dates move each year; many restaurants stay open for visitors.
Our advice
May–June and September–October give dry weather without peak-season prices.
