Lombok · SpringMonth summary
Lombok weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
73°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
51% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Lombok in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.5/10). July scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Lombok in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Lombok. Temperatures rise (30°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 51% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌧️ January | 73°F | 82°F | 85% | 0.3in | 8.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ February | 73°F | 84°F | 84% | 0.3in | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ March | 73°F | 84°F | 82% | 0.3in | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 73°F | 84°F | 71% | 0.2in | 11.4h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 73°F | 86°F | 51% | 0.1in | 11.4h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 72°F | 84°F | 49% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 72°F | 82°F | 44% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 70°F | 84°F | 40% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 8.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 72°F | 86°F | 61% | 0.2in | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ October | 73°F | 86°F | 69% | 0.2in | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 73°F | 86°F | 91% | 0.4in | 10.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 73°F | 84°F | 90% | 0.4in | 9.4h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Lombok averages 86°F, 51% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
May vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -7%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Lombok in May
Is May a good time to visit Lombok?
May is an excellent time to visit Lombok (score 7.5/10). With 86°F, 11.4h of sunshine and 51% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Lombok in May?
Yes, 51% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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