AI-generatedLhoknga at a glance
- Best time
- All year except Nov
- Warmest month
- May · 31°
- Warmest sea
- May · 29.9°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,920 h
- Rain a year
- 2,348 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 17 m
Climate in Lhoknga
Lhoknga has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while November is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year, Lhoknga is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 6.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Lhoknga
The best time to visit Lhoknga is all year round except in November. The sea reaches 29.9 °C in May, but frequent rain gets in the way of a classic beach holiday. The wettest month is November with 369 mm of precipitation.
Lhoknga through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Lhoknga in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 64 rainy days in all
Lhoknga in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Lhoknga in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 69 rainy days in all
Lhoknga in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: all year except November
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:2418:25
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 06:12–06:52 · evening 17:57–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:03–06:12 · evening 18:38–18:46
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 Lhoknga compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 29° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.9 h |
What is the weather like in Lhoknga in October?
In October, Lhoknga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 292 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lhoknga.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 0 min06:24 – 18:25
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 91 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 8 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
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 Lhoknga
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Lhoknga: score 79 against 64. In February, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in February. February has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 79better |
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 28.8° | 29.4° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 6.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 24 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 292 mm | 97 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Lhoknga month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
72January30° · Sea 29° · 5.9 h
In January, Lhoknga is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 144 mm. On about 10 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 Lhoknga.
Lhoknga in January79February30° · Sea 29° · 6.4 h
In February, Lhoknga is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. On about 16 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 Lhoknga.
Lhoknga in February70March31° · Sea 30° · 6.0 h
In March, Lhoknga is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 154 mm. On about 24 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 Lhoknga.
Lhoknga in March68April31° · Sea 30° · 5.4 h
In April, Lhoknga is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 198 mm. On about 25 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 Lhoknga.
Lhoknga in April68May31° · Sea 30° · 5.4 h
In May, Lhoknga is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 225 mm. On about 27 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 Lhoknga.
Lhoknga in May74June31° · Sea 30° · 5.8 h
In June, Lhoknga is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 117 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Lhoknga.
Lhoknga in June73July31° · Sea 29° · 5.7 h
In July, Lhoknga is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 128 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Lhoknga.
Lhoknga in July69August31° · Sea 29° · 5.3 h
In August, Lhoknga is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 159 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Lhoknga.
Lhoknga in August66September30° · Sea 29° · 4.7 h
In September, Lhoknga is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 198 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Lhoknga.
Lhoknga in September64October29° · Sea 29° · 4.1 h
In October, Lhoknga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 24 days, adding up to 292 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Lhoknga.
Lhoknga in October63November29° · Sea 29° · 3.8 h
In November, Lhoknga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 369 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Lhoknga.
Lhoknga in November65December29° · Sea 29° · 4.6 h
In December, Lhoknga is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 267 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Lhoknga.
Lhoknga in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Lhoknga
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 (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in October (24°), the warmest in May (25°). 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 365 days a year.
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 | 72 | 30° | 24° | 29.1° | 5.9 h | 16 | 144 |
| FebruaryFeb | 79 | 30° | 24° | 29.4° | 6.4 h | 13 | 97 |
| MarchMar | 70 | 31° | 25° | 29.6° | 6.0 h | 20 | 154 |
| AprilApr | 68 | 31° | 25° | 29.8° | 5.4 h | 25 | 198 |
| MayMay | 68 | 31° | 25° | 29.9° | 5.4 h | 20 | 225 |
| JuneJun | 74 | 31° | 25° | 29.7° | 5.8 h | 15 | 117 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 31° | 25° | 29.4° | 5.7 h | 15 | 128 |
| AugustAug | 69 | 31° | 24° | 29.2° | 5.3 h | 17 | 159 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 30° | 24° | 29.0° | 4.7 h | 19 | 198 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 29° | 24° | 28.8° | 4.1 h | 24 | 292 |
| NovemberNov | 63 | 29° | 24° | 28.7° | 3.8 h | 26 | 369 |
| DecemberDec | 65 | 29° | 24° | 28.8° | 4.6 h | 21 | 267 |
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
5.48° N, 95.25° E · 17 m · Asia/Jakarta
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Lhoknga
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.3 – 29.2 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Lhoknga ranges from 28.7 °C in November to 29.9 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.5 and 30.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 29.1° | 28.7° | 29.6° | very warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 29.4° | 29.0° | 29.8° | very warm |
| MarchMar | 29.6° | 29.0° | 30.1° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.8° | 29.2° | 30.5° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.9° | 29.5° | 30.4° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.7° | 29.2° | 29.9° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.4° | 28.9° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.2° | 28.8° | 29.6° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.0° | 28.7° | 29.4° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.2° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.7° | 28.3° | 29.1° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.8° | 28.4° | 29.4° | warm |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Lhoknga
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 4.1 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Lhoknga, 34 % 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 Lhoknga: 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, Lhoknga has about 24 rainy days with 292 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Lhoknga
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 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 Lhoknga
How breezy and how cloudy Lhoknga 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 Lhoknga typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
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.
In October, cloud covers on average 91 % of the sky over Lhoknga: mostly overcast, with about 4.1 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 Lhoknga
How often the day gets hot in Lhoknga (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, Lhoknga has about 8 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
Planning a trip to Lhoknga
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Lhoknga 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.
Lhoknga has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during October half-term (score 64).
- 69
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 69
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 69
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 25 min
- Distance
- 9,920 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Jet lag
- About 6 days (6 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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Lhoknga vs Banda Aceh
In October the holiday weather in Lhoknga and Banda Aceh is about equally good (score 64 vs 63). During the day Banda Aceh is 1 °C warmer than Lhoknga. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Lhoknga | Banda Aceh |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 64 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 24 | 24 |
| Best time | All year except Nov | Jan – Feb |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Indonesia in October: the best places
In October, Lhoknga ranks 3 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Sabang29°29°66
- 2Nusantara31°29°65
- 3LhokngaThis page29°29°64
- 4Padang25°29°54
- 5Bukittinggi25°53
- 6Ubud30°52
- 7Bandung29°47
- 8Yogyakarta31°46
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Frequently asked questions about Lhoknga
When is the best time to visit Lhoknga?
The best time to visit Lhoknga is all year round except in November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Lhoknga?
The sea temperature in Lhoknga ranges from 28.7 °C in November to 29.9 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Lhoknga in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Lhoknga?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 25 °C. November is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Lhoknga?
The wettest month is November with 369 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 97 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Lhoknga get?
Lhoknga gets around 1,920 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 6.4 hours a day; in November there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Lhoknga in?
Lhoknga is on UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Lhoknga?
A nonstop flight from London to Lhoknga takes about 12 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,920 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Lhoknga?
Lhoknga has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during October half-term (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 69, May half-term 69, summer holidays 70, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 69.