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Lombok, Indonesia · Equatorial tropical

Lombok in December: go or not?

Mixed period. Lombok in December: 4.8/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 8.65°S · 116.32°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Why not
Lombok · December
4.8
23–29°
Temperature
58%
Rain
5h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : Daria Koptelova via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in December

December falls in the wet season in Lombok. Showers are often brief but intense. With 58% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

December ranks 11 out of 12 months in Lombok. Compared to November: −0.7h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in December

UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
very humid
23°
Daylight
12.5h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 41
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Is December the right month?

The best month in Lombok is July (8.7/10), 3.9 pts higher than December.

See July →See all 12 months →
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Plan your trip

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)
Location

Where is Lombok ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Indonesia
Equatorial 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 December?
The average UV index reaches 7 in December in Lombok (high), with about 12.5h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.