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Backpacking Potential

63/100

Suboptimal

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

January, December, February

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

23°C – 28°C

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Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Flores?

The best time to visit Flores for backpacking is January, December, February, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Flores due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Flores

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
63Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
23°113
February
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°62
March
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°62
April
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°77
May
45Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 60Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
28°211
June
45Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
28°312
July
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°315
August
49Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°350
September
49Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°334
October
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
26°320
November
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°197
December
62Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
24°117

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Flores

When is the best time to visit Flores for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Flores for backpacking is typically in January, December, February, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Flores?

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Rainy season typically: May–November. It is generally better to avoid these months for backpacking.

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