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Ende weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Best time: May – Sep
Warmest month: Oct · 34°
Warmest sea: Dec · 29.6°
Sunshine a year: 2,620 h
Rain a year: 1,919 mm
Climate: Tropical
Time zone: UTC+8
Elevation: 31 m

Climate in Ende

Ende has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. October is the warmest month with average highs of 34 °C, while February is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,620 hours of sunshine a year, Ende is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Ende

The best time to visit Ende is from May to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to September. From September to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is December with 328 mm.

Ende through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Ende in the dry season

Apr – Oct

Excellent

31–34 °C by day
Sea 28 °C
8.0 h of sun a day
69 rainy days in all

Ende in the rainy season

Nov – Mar

Good

30–33 °C by day
Sea 29 °C
6.0 h of sun a day
138 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Sep

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Sep – Oct

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Nov – Mar

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Ende for you.

Preferred daytime temperature 28 °C

Swimming in the sea

Sunshine

Little rain

Avoid muggy heat

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: May – September

Where to go in October Sea temperature in October

Keep in mindPeak heat

Air temperature34°CNight 24°All months Sea temperature28.5°CwarmAll months Sunshine8.6h / dayof 12.3 h daylightAll months Rainy days12days / month83 mmAll months

A typical day in October

Morning, 08:00: about 29°
Midday, 13:00: about 34°
Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
Evening, 20:00: about 28°
Night, 23:00: about 26°

05:3017:48

Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour: Morning 05:17–05:58 · evening 17:20–18:00
Blue hour: Morning 05:09–05:17 · evening 18:00–18:09

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Ende compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 34° from start to end. The sea warms from 28° to 29°. The days get 0.2 h longer.

Early or late October?
October	1 Oct	31 Oct
Daytime high	34°	34°
Night-time low	23°	24°
Sea	28°	29°
Daylight	12.2 h	12.4 h

What is the weather like in Ende in October?

In October, Ende is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 83 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Ende.

More details for October

Daylight: 12 h 17 min05:30 – 17:48
UV index: 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days: 29 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind: 8 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover: 53 %on averageAll months
Hot days: 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone: UTC+8offset from UTC

How the score comes together

Temperatureweight 35 %54 %
Seaweight 25 %100 %
Sunshineweight 20 %93 %
Few rainy daysweight 20 %41 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

Swimwear
Sunscreen
Sunglasses & sun hat
Light, breathable clothes
Water bottle – drink plenty
Insect repellent
Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Ende

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

July has the better holiday weather in Ende: score 90 against 71. In July, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in July. July has 6 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in July.

October vs July, Ende
Month	October	July
Holiday weather score	71	90better
Daytime high	34°	32°
Night-time low	24°	22°
Sea	28.5°	26.7°
Sunshine	8.6 hbetter	7.9 h
Rainy days	12	6better
Rainfall	83 mm	28 mmbetter
Muggy days	29	25better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Ende month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

68January31° · Sea 29° · 5.3 h

In January, Ende is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 314 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Ende.

Ende in January

68February30° · Sea 29° · 5.5 h

In February, Ende is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 309 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Ende.

Ende in February

70March31° · Sea 30° · 6.2 h

In March, Ende is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 299 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Ende.

Ende in March

70April32° · Sea 29° · 7.1 h

In April, Ende is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 176 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Ende.

Ende in April

78May32° · Sea 28° · 7.6 h

In May, Ende is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 90 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Ende.

Ende in May

87June31° · Sea 27° · 7.5 h

In June, Ende is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ende.

Ende in June

90July32° · Sea 27° · 7.9 h

In July, Ende is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 28 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ende.

Ende in July

89August33° · Sea 27° · 8.5 h

In August, Ende is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Ende.

Ende in August

83September34° · Sea 27° · 8.7 h

In September, Ende is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 27 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Ende.

Ende in September

71October34° · Sea 29° · 8.6 h

Ende in October

66November33° · Sea 29° · 7.5 h

In November, Ende is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 211 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Ende.

Ende in November

68December31° · Sea 30° · 5.5 h

In December, Ende is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 328 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Ende.

Ende in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Ende

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

Warm 20–24°
Hot 24° and more
muggy month (15+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 29 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in August (22°), the warmest in November (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 338 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 34°Night 24°Sea 29°

DayNightSea

Month	Score	Day	Night	Sea	Sun	Rain days	Rain mm
JanuaryJan	68	31°	24°	29.3°	5.3 h	30	314
FebruaryFeb	68	30°	24°	29.3°	5.5 h	28	309
MarchMar	70	31°	24°	29.5°	6.2 h	28	299
AprilApr	70	32°	24°	29.3°	7.1 h	21	176
MayMay	78	32°	24°	28.3°	7.6 h	13	90
JuneJun	87	31°	23°	27.4°	7.5 h	9	44
JulyJul	90	32°	22°	26.7°	7.9 h	6	28
AugustAug	89	33°	22°	26.5°	8.5 h	3	11
SeptemberSep	83	34°	23°	27.3°	8.7 h	5	27
OctoberOct	71	34°	24°	28.5°	8.6 h	12	83
NovemberNov	66	33°	24°	29.3°	7.5 h	23	211
DecemberDec	68	31°	24°	29.6°	5.5 h	29	328

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

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Sea temperature

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Ende

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October28.5°Cwarm

8 in 10 years: 27.9 – 29.1 °C

Swimming season: all year

cold
fresh
refreshing
pleasant
warm
very warm

OctoberMean sea temperature 28.5°8 in 10 years 27.9° – 29.1°

20°

Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Ende ranges from 26.5 °C in August to 29.6 °C in December. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in December, while the air already peaks in October. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in December, eight out of ten years were between 29.1 and 30.2 °C.

Sea temperature by month
Month	Average	Cool year	Warm year	Feels
JanuaryJan	29.3°	28.9°	29.8°	very warm
FebruaryFeb	29.3°	28.5°	30.1°	very warm
MarchMar	29.5°	28.8°	30.0°	very warm
AprilApr	29.3°	28.8°	29.9°	very warm
MayMay	28.3°	27.8°	29.0°	warm
JuneJun	27.4°	26.6°	28.0°	warm
JulyJul	26.7°	26.0°	27.3°	warm
AugustAug	26.5°	25.7°	27.2°	warm
SeptemberSep	27.3°	26.7°	28.0°	warm
OctoberOct	28.5°	27.9°	29.1°	warm
NovemberNov	29.3°	29.0°	29.7°	very warm
DecemberDec	29.6°	29.1°	30.2°	very warm

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Ende

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

OctoberSunshine 8.6 hDaylight 12.3 hShare of daylight 70 %

SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 8.6 of 12.3 hours of daylight in Ende, 70 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Ende: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

OctoberRainy days 12Rainfall 83 mm

In October, Ende has about 12 rainy days with 83 mm of rain in total.

UV index

Sun protection

UV index in Ende

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October: 14 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in October (UV 14).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin: about 10 min
Fair skin: about 10 min
Light brown skin: about 15 min
Olive skin: about 20 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Ende

How breezy and how cloudy Ende is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

OctoberWind 8 km/hBeaufort 2

WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Ende typically peaks at 8 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

OctoberCloud cover 53 %Sunshine 8.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Ende: variable cloud, with about 8.6 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Ende

How often the day gets hot in Ende (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Heat calendar

pleasant
some hot or muggy days
often muggy
often hot
hot and muggy

OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 31Daytime high 34 °C

In October, it is hot in Ende every day, with an average daytime high of 34 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Ende

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

ArrivalNights

Ende in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Ende has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 68).

Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
70
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
May half-term
May – Jun
80
Excellent
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
89
ExcellentBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
October half-term
Oct
71
Good
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
68
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight: about 16 h 5 min
Distance: 12,960 km
Time zone: UTC+8
Jet lag: About 7 days (7 h east)

Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.

Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

Good to know: Indonesia

Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Language: Indonesian
Sockets: Type C, F · 127 V
Traffic: Drives on the left
Dialling code: +62
Emergency number: 112

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Only 127 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Ende vs Maumere

In October Maumere has the better holiday weather (score 88 vs 71). During the day Maumere is 2 °C cooler than Ende. The sea is about equally warm.

Ende vs Maumere, in October
in October	Ende	Maumere
Holiday weather score	71	88
Daytime high	34°	32°
Sea	29°	29°
Sunshine	9 h	9 h
Rainy days	12	9
Best time	May – Sep	May – Oct

Through the year

OctoberEnde 34°Maumere 32°

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Ranking

Indonesia in October: the best places

In October, Ende ranks 10 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

Komodo Island30°28°99
2Larantuka32°29°90
3Maumere32°29°88
4Gili Trawangan31°29°86
5Senggigi32°29°84
6Gili Air32°29°81
7Sanur29°28°81
8Nusa Dua29°27°81
10EndeThis page34°29°71

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Frequently asked questions about Ende

When is the best time to visit Ende?

The best time to visit Ende is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Ende?

The sea temperature in Ende ranges from 26.5 °C in August to 29.6 °C in December. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Ende in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Ende?

October is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 24 °C. February is the coolest month at 30 °C.

When does it rain most in Ende?

The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is December with 328 mm. The driest month is August with 11 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Ende get?

Ende gets around 2,620 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 8.7 hours a day; in January there are 5.3 hours a day.

What time zone is Ende in?

Ende is on UTC+8 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Ende?

A nonstop flight from London to Ende takes about 16 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,960 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Ende?

Ende has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 68). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 70, May half-term 80, summer holidays 89, October half-term 71, Christmas holidays 68.