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Labuan Bajo, Indonesia · Equatorial tropical

Labuan Bajo: best months to visit

July (8.9/10) · February (4.6/10).

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 8.49°S · 119.88°E
⚡ Quick answer
July
Depends on your goals
8.9/10
☀️ Jul
Top score (8.9/10)
🌤️ Aug
Alt. (8.9/10)
Feb
Plus rude (4.6/10)
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
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When to visit Labuan Bajo?

The decision rests on several criteria. Climate score, tourist crowds and feasible activities.

Verdict: In Labuan Bajo, July and August clearly stand out. February concentrates the least favorable conditions.
Top & avoid
🏆 July · 8.9 August · 8.9 June · 8.5 September · 5.9 ⚠️ February · 4.6
4.7
Jan
4.6
Feb
4.8
Mar
5.7
Apr
5.8
May
8.5
Jun
8.9
Jul
8.9
Aug
5.9
Sep
5.7
Oct
5.3
Nov
4.9
Dec
Best period · ≥ 7 Decent period · 4 – 7 Tough conditions · < 4

What you grasp in 5 seconds

Labuan Bajo offers 3 comfortable months, without any month really to avoid. The gap stays moderate: 8.9 in July vs 4.6 in February.

What to check next

Your tolerance for crowds and budget. The best months concentrate tourist saturation and higher prices. Shoulder seasons offer a good compromise.

Next action

Scroll down to the detailed table to compare month by month, then open the page of the month that interests you.

How we calculate the score

The score combines 4 weighted criteria using 10 years of real climate data (ERA5).

Source : ERA5 · Open-Meteo · 10 years (2016–2025) · Full methodology →

Understand

Compare all 12 months

Month-by-month details: temperature, rain, sunshine, score and verdict.

✅ 3 comfortable months (Jun · Jul · Aug)
MonthT° minT° maxRain %mm/daySunScoreVerdict
🌥️ January →75°F82°F63%19.1mm4.9h4.7/10Decent period
🌥️ February →75°F82°F69%18.3mm4.9h4.6/10Decent period
🌥️ March →75°F84°F61%12.6mm5.4h4.8/10Decent period
🌥️ April →75°F84°F29%5.0mm7.1h5.7/10Decent period
🌥️ May →75°F86°F17%1.9mm7.7h5.8/10Decent period
☀️ June →73°F84°F17%2.0mm7.7h8.5/10Best period
☀️ July →73°F84°F11%1.3mm8.1h8.9/10Best period
☀️ August →72°F84°F9%0.9mm8.4h8.9/10Best period
🌥️ September →73°F86°F16%1.8mm8.0h5.9/10Decent period
🌥️ October →75°F86°F21%2.8mm7.6h5.7/10Decent period
🌥️ November →75°F86°F37%4.8mm6.6h5.3/10Decent period
🌥️ December →75°F84°F51%10.7mm5.3h4.9/10Decent period
📊 Quick read
Optimal window
Jun → Aug
Good transition
May · Sep
Tough period
none
🌡️ Detailed conditions (July)
🌡️ Feel
Warm
☀️ UV
7.2 · Moderate-Strong
💧 Humidity feel
69°F · Humid
☔ Rain
11% · 1.3 mm/day
🌅 Sunshine
8.1h/day
10-year trend

Annual temperatures — Labuan Bajo

Min/max temperature curves observed over the past 10 years (ERA5). Shows climate stability and trend.

T° maxT° meanT° min72°75°79°82°86°201620172018201920202021202220232024202586°F — decade peak (2024)+0.22°F / decade
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For your trip

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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 · 86°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 82°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘFebruary · 69%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location

Where is Labuan Bajo ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

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🔍 Geographic context
Equatorial tropical climate with a 8.9 → 4.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
8.49°S · 119.88°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Labuan Bajo?
August is the best month with 84°F highs, 72°F lows, 8.4h of sunshine and 9.0% rainy days. The months of August & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Labuan Bajo get in August?
Labuan Bajo averages 8.4 sunshine hours per day in August. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.7/10.
What is the rainiest month in Labuan Bajo?
February is the most unfavourable month with February has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Labuan Bajo in August?
In August, overnight lows reach 72°F, while afternoon highs average 84°F.
Is Labuan Bajo good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Labuan Bajo scores 4.6/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains August with a score of 8.7/10.
When should you avoid Labuan Bajo?
February is the most difficult month to visit Labuan Bajo, with February has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.