The month in detail
What to expect in August
August is peak dry season in Lombok. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain risk remains low (18% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.7/10) remains theoretically better.
August ranks 2 out of 12 months in Lombok.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
muggy at times
20°
Daylight
11.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 24
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Is August the right month?
The best month in Lombok is July (8.7/10), 0.1 pt higher than August.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Indonesia
🗣️LanguageIndonesian
💶CurrencyRoupie indonésienne (Rp)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthMay · 30°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 28°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 60%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location
Where is Lombok ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
IndonesiaEquatorial tropical climate with a 8.7 → 4.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
8.65°S · 116.32°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Lombok?
July is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 22.0°C lows, 7.2h of sunshine and 20.0% rainy days. The months of July & August offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Lombok get in July?
Lombok averages 7.2 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.2/10.
What is the rainiest month in Lombok?
November is the most unfavourable month with November has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Lombok in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 22.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Lombok good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Lombok scores 4.7/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.2/10.
When should you avoid Lombok?
November is the most difficult month to visit Lombok, with November has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Lombok in August?
The average UV index reaches 8 in August in Lombok (very high), with about 11.7h of daylight. Protection essential.