AI-generatedLabuan Bajo at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Sep
- Warmest month
- Nov · 29°
- Warmest sea
- Nov · 29.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,680 h
- Rain a year
- 1,592 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 63 m
Climate in Labuan Bajo
Labuan Bajo 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 29 °C, while February is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,680 hours of sunshine a year, Labuan Bajo is sunny; August is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: June – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:3817:54
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 05:25–06:06 · evening 17:26–18:07
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:17–05:25 · evening 18:07–18:16
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 Labuan Bajo in October?
In October, Labuan Bajo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 89 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Labuan Bajo.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 17 min05:38 – 17:54
- UV index
- 14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 49 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Makassar
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %75 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %97 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %28 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Labuan Bajo
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.1 – 29.5 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Labuan Bajo ranges from 27.8 °C in August to 29.6 °C in November. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
From November to July the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in November, eight out of ten years were between 29.2 and 30.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.6° | 28.0° | 29.1° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.4° | 27.7° | 29.0° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.8° | 27.9° | 29.2° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.4° | 28.9° | 29.9° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.4° | 29.0° | 29.8° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 28.9° | 28.4° | 29.4° | warm |
| JulyJul | 28.2° | 27.6° | 28.8° | warm |
| AugustAug | 27.8° | 27.0° | 28.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 28.1° | 27.5° | 29.0° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.9° | 28.1° | 29.5° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.6° | 29.2° | 30.0° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.3° | 28.7° | 29.8° | very warm |
Sunshine hours in Labuan Bajo
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 8.8 of 12.3 hours of daylight in Labuan Bajo, 72 % 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 Labuan Bajo
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 Labuan Bajo: 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, Labuan Bajo has about 14 rainy days with 89 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Labuan Bajo
How breezy and how cloudy Labuan Bajo 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 Labuan Bajo typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light 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: Jun – Aug.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 49 % of the sky over Labuan Bajo: variable cloud, with about 8.8 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 Labuan Bajo
How often the day gets hot in Labuan Bajo (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, Labuan Bajo has about 1 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 Labuan Bajo
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 25°. 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 (24°), the warmest in November (26°). 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 362 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 | 54 | 28° | 25° | 28.6° | 5.2 h | 28 | 271 |
| FebruaryFeb | 55 | 27° | 25° | 28.4° | 5.2 h | 26 | 278 |
| MarchMar | 55 | 28° | 25° | 28.8° | 5.9 h | 26 | 231 |
| AprilApr | 56 | 28° | 25° | 29.4° | 7.2 h | 19 | 159 |
| MayMay | 75 | 28° | 25° | 29.4° | 8.0 h | 10 | 64 |
| JuneJun | 86 | 28° | 25° | 28.9° | 8.0 h | 6 | 39 |
| JulyJul | 94 | 28° | 24° | 28.2° | 8.4 h | 4 | 21 |
| AugustAug | 95 | 28° | 24° | 27.8° | 9.0 h | 2 | 10 |
| SeptemberSep | 89 | 28° | 25° | 28.1° | 9.0 h | 5 | 34 |
| OctoberOct | 65 | 29° | 25° | 28.9° | 8.8 h | 14 | 89 |
| NovemberNov | 53 | 29° | 26° | 29.6° | 8.0 h | 22 | 149 |
| DecemberDec | 51 | 28° | 25° | 29.3° | 5.4 h | 27 | 248 |
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
8.50° S, 119.89° E · 63 m · Asia/Makassar
Best time to visit Labuan Bajo
The best time to visit Labuan Bajo is from June to September. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to August. Rain is most frequent from October to April; the wettest month is February with 278 mm.
Labuan Bajo through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Labuan Bajo in the dry season
May – Sep
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Labuan Bajo in the rainy season
Oct – Apr
Fair
- 27–29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 162 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Labuan Bajo for you.
Your best months: July – September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Labuan Bajo
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Labuan Bajo: score 95 against 65. In August, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in August. August has 12 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 65 | 95better |
| Day high | 29° | 28° |
| Night low | 25° | 24° |
| Sea | 28.9° | 27.8° |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h | 9.0 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 89 mm | 10 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 29better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
May – Sep
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Aug
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Oct – Apr
12 or more rainy days
Labuan Bajo month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
54January28° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In January, Labuan Bajo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 271 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Labuan Bajo.
Labuan Bajo in January55February27° · Sea 28° · 5 h
In February, Labuan Bajo is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 278 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Labuan Bajo.
Labuan Bajo in February55March28° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In March, Labuan Bajo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 231 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Labuan Bajo.
Labuan Bajo in March56April28° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In April, Labuan Bajo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 159 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Labuan Bajo.
Labuan Bajo in April75May28° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In May, Labuan Bajo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 64 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Labuan Bajo.
Labuan Bajo in May86June28° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In June, Labuan Bajo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Labuan Bajo.
Labuan Bajo in June94July28° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In July, Labuan Bajo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Labuan Bajo.
Labuan Bajo in July95August28° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In August, Labuan Bajo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °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 Labuan Bajo.
Labuan Bajo in August89September28° · Sea 28° · 9 h
In September, Labuan Bajo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 34 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Labuan Bajo.
Labuan Bajo in September65October29° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In October, Labuan Bajo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 89 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Labuan Bajo.
Labuan Bajo in October53November29° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In November, Labuan Bajo is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 149 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Labuan Bajo.
Labuan Bajo in November51December28° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In December, Labuan Bajo is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 248 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Labuan Bajo.
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Labuan Bajo vs. Komodo Island
In October Komodo Island has the better holiday weather (score 85 vs. 65). During the day it is about as warm in Komodo Island as in Labuan Bajo. The sea in Komodo Island is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Labuan Bajo | Komodo Island |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 65 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sea | 29° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 9 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 5 |
| Best time | Jun – Sep | May – Nov |
Through the year
Indonesia in October: the best places
In October, Labuan Bajo ranks 6 of 16 destinations in this country.
- Komodo Island29°28°99
- 2Senggigi31°29°88
- 3Kuta28°27°81
- 4Denpasar27°27°71
- 5Nusantara30°29°67
- 6Labuan BajoThis page29°29°65
- 7Ubud29°60
- 8Yogyakarta30°54
Planning a trip to Labuan Bajo
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Labuan Bajo 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.
Labuan Bajo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 53).
- 56
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 95
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
- 65
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 53
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 28 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
- 12,820 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 Labuan Bajo
When is the best time to visit Labuan Bajo?
The best time to visit Labuan Bajo is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Labuan Bajo?
The sea temperature in Labuan Bajo ranges from 27.8 °C in August to 29.6 °C in November. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Labuan Bajo in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Labuan Bajo?
November is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 26 °C. February is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Labuan Bajo?
Rain is most frequent from October to April; the wettest month is February with 278 mm. The driest month is August with 10 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Labuan Bajo get?
Labuan Bajo gets around 2,680 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is August with 9.0 hours a day; in January there are 5.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Labuan Bajo in?
Labuan Bajo uses the time zone Asia/Makassar, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Labuan Bajo?
A nonstop flight from London to Labuan Bajo takes about 15 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,820 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Labuan Bajo?
Labuan Bajo has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 53). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 56, May half-term 77, Summer holidays 95, October half-term 65, Christmas holidays 53.
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