The month in detail
What to expect in May
In May, Lombok sees 30°C during the day with 7.2h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (23% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (8.7/10) is significantly better if possible.
May ranks 4 out of 12 months in Lombok. Compared to April: 13 pts fewer rainy days, +0.8h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
very humid
22°
Daylight
11.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 24
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Lombok is July (8.7/10), 3.0 pts higher than May.
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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 May?
The average UV index reaches 7 in May in Lombok (high), with about 11.6h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.