Rainy Season in Lombok — When It Is & What to Expect

Rainy season
October to April
Wettest month: December (297.7mm)

Lombok has a distinct rainy season covering October to April, when roughly 1647mm of rain falls — the bulk of the annual total. The wettest month is December (297.7mm over about 26 rainy days). Outside these months rainfall drops sharply, which is why the best time to visit is All year.

Lombok — Monthly Rainfall

0mm100mm200mm300mmJan: 287.8mmJan288Feb: 290.8mmFeb291Mar: 214.8mmMar215Apr: 169.6mmApr170May: 95.0mmMay95Jun: 67.6mmJun68Jul: 22.1mmJul22Aug: 38.9mmAug39Sep: 56.4mmSep56Oct: 142.9mmOct143Nov: 243.7mmNov244Dec: 297.7mmDec298

Average monthly rainfall in millimetres, calculated from 2020–2023 data. Highlighted bars mark the rainy season.

Rainfall in Lombok month by month

MonthRainRainy daysHighRating
January Wet 287.8mm 27 28.9°C 8/10
February Wet 290.8mm 25 28.8°C 8/10
March Wet 214.8mm 26 29.5°C 8/10
April Wet 169.6mm 22 30.1°C 9/10
May 95.0mm 14 30.7°C 10/10
June 67.6mm 14 30.2°C 10/10
July 22.1mm 6 30.2°C 10/10
August 38.9mm 10 30.8°C 10/10
September 56.4mm 11 31.5°C 10/10
October Wet 142.9mm 22 31.4°C 9/10
November Wet 243.7mm 27 30.5°C 8/10
December Wet 297.7mm 26 29.6°C 8/10

Should you visit Lombok during rainy season?

It can still work. Rain in the wet season often falls in short, intense bursts rather than all-day washouts, prices are lower and crowds thinner. But expect high humidity, disrupted boat trips and island transfers, and the occasional flooded street — December in particular is best avoided.

Best time to avoid the rain

The driest, most comfortable window is All year — see the full best time to visit Lombok guide for the month-by-month breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is rainy season in Lombok?

Rainy season in Lombok runs October to April, peaking in December with 297.7mm of rain.

What is the wettest month in Lombok?

December — averaging 297.7mm of rain over roughly 26 rainy days.

Can you visit Lombok during rainy season?

It can still work. Rain in the wet season often falls in short, intense bursts rather than all-day washouts, prices are lower and crowds thinner. But expect high humidity, disrupted boat trips and island transfers, and the occasional flooded street — December in particular is best avoided.

When is the dry season in Lombok?

The driest, most comfortable months are All year — see the best time to visit Lombok guide.

Travelling in the wet season anyway?

Pack right for it — the full checklist is on our sister site.

Lombok packing list →
🚗 Car Hire

Compare Hertz, Avis, Budget, Sixt and 800+ rental companies — book now, pay at pickup.

Compare car hire prices → Affiliate link — we earn a commission at no extra cost to you

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Links below are affiliate links.

Check your Lombok packing list at 247PackingList for a full wet-season checklist. For country facts, see our Indonesia guide at 247CountryInfo.

Wet season essentials for Lombok

FLIGHTS

Search flights

Compare 100+ airlines — one search, best price.

Search Flights →
AMAZON

Compact travel umbrella

Windproof, fits in a daypack, dries fast — non-negotiable in monsoon season.

Check Price →
AMAZON

Packable waterproof jacket

Light enough for the humidity, sealed enough for the downpours.

Check Price →
AMAZON

Dry bag

Keeps phones, passports and cameras dry through boat trips and sudden storms.

Check Price →

More wet-season travel gear

AMAZON

Lombok travel guide

Plan around the wet season with an up-to-date guidebook.

Check Price →
AMAZON

Quick-dry travel clothing

Lightweight and quick-drying — ideal for high-humidity wet seasons.

Check Price →
AMAZON

Packing cubes

Waterproof packing cubes keep clothes dry even in downpours.

Check Price →

Last updated:

Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.