AI-generatedKomodo Island at a glance
- Best time
- May – Nov
- Warmest month
- Nov · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Dec · 29.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,870 h
- Rain a year
- 916 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Komodo Island
Komodo Island has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. November is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while July is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,870 hours of sunshine a year, Komodo Island is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – November
Good forBeach & swimming
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 28°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 27°
05:3917:56
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 05:26–06:07 · evening 17:28–18:09
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:18–05:26 · evening 18:09–18:17
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.
What is the weather like in Komodo Island in October?
In October, Komodo Island is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 18 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Komodo Island.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 17 min05:39 – 17:56
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 46 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Makassar
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %94 %
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
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Komodo Island
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.4 – 28.8 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Komodo Island ranges from 26.8 °C in August to 29.1 °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 November. From December to April the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in December, eight out of ten years were between 28.5 and 29.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.7° | 28.3° | 29.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.6° | 27.9° | 29.2° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.8° | 28.0° | 29.3° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.9° | 28.5° | 29.4° | warm |
| MayMay | 28.4° | 27.9° | 29.0° | warm |
| JuneJun | 27.9° | 27.3° | 28.5° | warm |
| JulyJul | 27.2° | 26.5° | 28.0° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.8° | 26.0° | 27.5° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.2° | 26.6° | 28.0° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.2° | 27.4° | 28.8° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.0° | 28.6° | 29.6° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.1° | 28.5° | 29.6° | very warm |
Sunshine hours in Komodo Island
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 9.4 of 12.3 hours of daylight in Komodo Island, 76 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Komodo Island
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 it, 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.
Rain in Komodo Island: 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.
In October, Komodo Island has about 5 rainy days with 18 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Komodo Island
How breezy and how cloudy Komodo Island 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.
In October, the wind in Komodo Island typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jan – Feb, May – Oct.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 46 % of the sky over Komodo Island: variable cloud, with about 9.4 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 and humidity in Komodo Island
How often the day gets hot in Komodo Island (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
In October, Komodo Island has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Komodo Island
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 26°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in August (25°), the warmest in November (27°). 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) on about 364 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 69 | 28° | 26° | 28.7° | 5.6 h | 24 | 185 |
| FebruaryFeb | 68 | 28° | 26° | 28.6° | 5.5 h | 23 | 177 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 28° | 26° | 28.8° | 6.6 h | 21 | 136 |
| AprilApr | 82 | 29° | 26° | 28.9° | 7.8 h | 14 | 83 |
| MayMay | 94 | 29° | 26° | 28.4° | 8.6 h | 8 | 35 |
| JuneJun | 97 | 28° | 26° | 27.9° | 8.4 h | 5 | 22 |
| JulyJul | 99 | 28° | 25° | 27.2° | 8.8 h | 3 | 11 |
| AugustAug | 100 | 28° | 25° | 26.8° | 9.3 h | 1 | 5 |
| SeptemberSep | 100 | 28° | 25° | 27.2° | 9.6 h | 2 | 7 |
| OctoberOct | 99 | 29° | 26° | 28.2° | 9.4 h | 5 | 18 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 30° | 27° | 29.0° | 8.7 h | 13 | 65 |
| DecemberDec | 70 | 29° | 26° | 29.1° | 5.9 h | 24 | 173 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
8.59° S, 119.49° E · 8 m · Asia/Makassar
Best time to visit Komodo Island
The best time to visit Komodo Island is from May to November. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from July to August. Rain is most frequent from November to April; the wettest month is January with 185 mm.
Komodo Island through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Komodo Island in the dry season
May – Oct
Excellent
- 28–29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Komodo Island in the rainy season
Nov – Apr
Good
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 118 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Komodo Island for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Komodo Island
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and August bring similar holiday weather to Komodo Island (score 99 and 100). In August, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in August. August has 4 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 99 | 100 |
| Day high | 29° | 28° |
| Night low | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | 28.2° | 26.8° |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h | 9.3 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 18 mm | 5 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 30better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Oct
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Apr
12 or more rainy days
Komodo Island month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
69January28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In January, Komodo Island is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 185 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Komodo Island.
Komodo Island in January68February28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In February, Komodo Island is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 177 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Komodo Island.
Komodo Island in February72March28° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In March, Komodo Island is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 136 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Komodo Island.
Komodo Island in March82April29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In April, Komodo Island is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 83 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Komodo Island.
Komodo Island in April94May29° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In May, Komodo Island is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 35 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Komodo Island.
Komodo Island in May97June28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In June, Komodo Island is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 22 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Komodo Island.
Komodo Island in June99July28° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In July, Komodo Island is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Komodo Island.
Komodo Island in July100August28° · Sea 27° · 9 h
In August, Komodo Island is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Komodo Island.
Komodo Island in August100September28° · Sea 27° · 10 h
In September, Komodo Island is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Komodo Island.
Komodo Island in September99October29° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In October, Komodo Island is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 18 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Komodo Island.
Komodo Island in October87November30° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In November, Komodo Island is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 65 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Komodo Island.
Komodo Island in November70December29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In December, Komodo Island is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 173 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Komodo Island.
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Komodo Island vs. Labuan Bajo
In October Komodo Island has the better holiday weather (score 99 vs. 86). During the day it is about as warm in Labuan Bajo as in Komodo Island. The sea in Labuan Bajo is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Komodo Island | Labuan Bajo |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 99 | 86 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sea | 28° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 5 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Nov | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
Indonesia in October: the best places
In October, Komodo Island ranks 1 of 16 destinations in this country.
- Komodo IslandThis page29°28°99
- 2Senggigi31°29°88
- 3Kuta28°27°81
- 4Denpasar27°27°71
- 5Nusantara30°29°67
- 6Labuan Bajo29°29°65
- 7Ubud29°60
- 8Yogyakarta30°54
Planning a trip to Komodo Island
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Komodo Island 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.
Komodo Island has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 70).
- 79
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 95
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 100
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 99
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 9.4 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 70
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 15 h 55 min
- Distance
- 12,800 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.
Frequently asked questions about Komodo Island
When is the best time to visit Komodo Island?
The best time to visit Komodo Island is from May to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Komodo Island?
The sea temperature in Komodo Island ranges from 26.8 °C in August to 29.1 °C in December. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Komodo Island in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Komodo Island?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 27 °C. July is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Komodo Island?
Rain is most frequent from November to April; the wettest month is January with 185 mm. The driest month is August with 5 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Komodo Island get?
Komodo Island gets around 2,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 9.6 hours a day; in February there are 5.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Komodo Island in?
Komodo Island uses the time zone Asia/Makassar, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Komodo Island?
A nonstop flight from London to Komodo Island takes about 15 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,800 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Komodo Island?
Komodo Island has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 70). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 79, May half-term 95, Summer holidays 100, October half-term 99, Christmas holidays 70.
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