Backpacking Potential
Suboptimal
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
January, December, February
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
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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Climate Heatmap
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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Monthly weather & climate data for Flores
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (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).
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