Quick decision
When to visit Labuan Bajo?
🌞 Best time overall
August
🌡️ Optimal temperature
72°F–84°F in August
🌧 Least rain
23% rainy days in August
🌧 Wettest month
January (90%)
📅 Best score
8.6/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Komodo dragonsApr–Oct — Komodo National Park, giant monitors, Pink Beach.
Manta Point divingApr–Nov — manta rays, rich currents, spectacular corals.
Padar & Rinca cruiseApr–Oct — panoramic Padar view, hiking, snorkeling.
BudgetNov–Mar — rainy season but tours –30%, affordable lodging.
Monthly climate data
Labuan Bajo weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 75°F | 82°F | 90% | 0.8in | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 75°F | 82°F | 94% | 0.7in | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 75°F | 84°F | 91% | 0.5in | 10.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 75°F | 84°F | 59% | 0.2in | 11.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 75°F | 86°F | 40% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 73°F | 84°F | 39% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 73°F | 84°F | 26% | 0.1in | 11.5h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ August | 72°F | 84°F | 23% | 0.0in | 11.7h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 73°F | 86°F | 37% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 75°F | 86°F | 48% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 75°F | 86°F | 74% | 0.2in | 11.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 75°F | 84°F | 84% | 0.4in | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 29°F, 63% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 29°F, 29% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 30°F, 53% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 28°F, 89% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
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FAQ
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August is ideal with 23% rainy days and 29°F.
January is the wettest month with 90% rainy days.
Yes, August is the best month with an average of 29°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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