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Backpacking Potential

78/100

Good

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

August, July, September

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Avoid

January, February, March, April, November, December

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Weather

25°C – 27°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Seasonal (check heatmap)

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Lombok?

The best time to visit Lombok for backpacking is August, July, September, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Climate Heatmap

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Planning for a specific month? Tap on a month in the heatmap below for a detailed climate guide.

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

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Lombok

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
49Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°298
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°278
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°178
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°176
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°96
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°87
77Good
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°66
78Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
25°24
65Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
26°22
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°89
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.
27°190
50Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°324

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

Quick summary: visiting Lombok

When is the best time to visit Lombok for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Lombok for backpacking is typically in August, July, September, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Lombok?

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

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🌍 Plan your backpacking trip to Lombok

Now you know the best time to visit Lombok — here are a few useful next steps to help plan your trip.

🏨 Where to stay

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