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Mataram weather & best time to visit

City break

Mataram at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Sep · 32°
Warmest sea
Apr · 29.2°
Sunshine a year
2,610 h
Rain a year
1,666 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+8
Elevation
24 m

Climate in Mataram

Mataram has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. September is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year, Mataram is sunny; September is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Mataram

The best time to visit Mataram is from June to September. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from May to October. The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is December with 301 mm.

Mataram through the seasons

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

Mataram in the dry season

Apr – Oct

59

Fair

  • 31–32 °C by day
  • Sea 28 °C
  • 8.0 h of sun a day
  • 57 rainy days in all

Mataram in the rainy season

Nov – Mar

41

Fair

  • 29–31 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 5.9 h of sun a day
  • 130 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

May – Oct

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

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 Mataram for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

50

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Good forBeach & swimming

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 27°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 32°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 28°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 26°

05:5318:10

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 05:40–06:21 · evening 17:42–18:22
Blue hour
Morning 05:32–05:40 · evening 18:22–18:31

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 Mataram compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 32° from start to end. The sea warms from 28° to 29°. The days get 0.2 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high32°32°
Night-time low23°24°
Sea28°29°
Daylight12.2 h12.4 h

What is the weather like in Mataram in October?

In October, Mataram 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 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Mataram.

More details for October

Daylight
12 h 17 min05:53 – 18:10
UV index
14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
56 %on averageAll months
Hot days
29 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+8offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %35 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %88 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %49 %

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
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Mataram

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

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July has the better holiday weather in Mataram: score 70 against 50. In July, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in July. July has 7 fewer rainy days.

October vs July, Mataram
MonthOctoberJuly
Holiday weather score5070better
Daytime high32°31°
Night-time low24°22°
Sea28.3°27.7°
Sunshine8.3 h8.1 h
Rainy days114better
Rainfall73 mm21 mmbetter
Muggy days3130better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Mataram month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

43January29° · Sea 29° · 5.4 h

In January, Mataram 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. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 295 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Mataram.

Mataram in January
42February30° · Sea 29° · 5.4 h

In February, Mataram is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 260 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Mataram.

Mataram in February
39March30° · Sea 29° · 6.0 h

In March, Mataram is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 227 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mataram.

Mataram in March
38April31° · Sea 29° · 7.0 h

In April, Mataram is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 164 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mataram.

Mataram in April
54May32° · Sea 29° · 7.9 h

In May, Mataram is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 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 so-so month for a holiday in Mataram.

Mataram in May
65June31° · Sea 28° · 8.0 h

In June, Mataram is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 36 mm. On about 27 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 Mataram.

Mataram in June
70July31° · Sea 28° · 8.1 h

In July, Mataram is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 29 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 Mataram.

Mataram in July
68August32° · Sea 27° · 8.4 h

In August, Mataram is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 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 Mataram.

Mataram in August
66September32° · Sea 28° · 8.6 h

In September, Mataram is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 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 a good month for a holiday in Mataram.

Mataram in September
50October32° · Sea 28° · 8.3 h

In October, Mataram 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 8.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 73 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Mataram.

Mataram in October
37November31° · Sea 29° · 6.9 h

In November, Mataram is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 192 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mataram.

Mataram in November
42December30° · Sea 29° · 5.6 h

In December, Mataram 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 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 301 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Mataram.

Mataram 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 Mataram

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 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in August (22°), the warmest in April (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 363 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 32°Night 24°Sea 28°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan4329°24°28.7°5.4 h28295
FebruaryFeb4230°24°28.6°5.4 h25260
MarchMar3930°25°28.7°6.0 h27227
AprilApr3831°25°29.2°7.0 h20164
MayMay5432°24°29.0°7.9 h1063
JuneJun6531°23°28.4°8.0 h636
JulyJul7031°22°27.7°8.1 h421
AugustAug6832°22°27.3°8.4 h27
SeptemberSep6632°23°27.6°8.6 h427
OctoberOct5032°24°28.3°8.3 h1173
NovemberNov3731°24°29.0°6.9 h22192
DecemberDec4230°24°29.0°5.6 h28301

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

8.58° S, 116.12° E · 24 m · Asia/Makassar

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Mataram

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

Sea in October28.3°Cwarm

8 in 10 years: 27.8 – 28.9 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 28.3°8 in 10 years 27.8° – 28.9°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Mataram ranges from 27.3 °C in August to 29.2 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 28.6 and 29.8 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan28.7°28.2°29.3°warm
FebruaryFeb28.6°27.9°29.3°warm
MarchMar28.7°28.1°29.5°warm
AprilApr29.2°28.6°29.8°very warm
MayMay29.0°28.4°29.5°very warm
JuneJun28.4°27.9°29.0°warm
JulyJul27.7°27.0°28.5°warm
AugustAug27.3°26.6°28.0°warm
SeptemberSep27.6°26.9°28.3°warm
OctoberOct28.3°27.8°28.9°warm
NovemberNov29.0°28.6°29.5°very warm
DecemberDec29.0°28.5°29.6°very warm
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Mataram

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

Per year
2,610 hours
Sunniest month
Sep · 8.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 5.4 h a day
OctoberSunshine 8.3 hDaylight 12.3 hShare of daylight 67 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 8.3 of 12.3 hours of daylight in Mataram, 67 % 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

Rain in Mataram: 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.

Per year
1,666 mm on 187 days
Wettest month
Dec · 301 mm
Driest month
Aug · 7 mm
OctoberRainy days 11Rainfall 73 mm

In October, Mataram has about 11 rainy days with 73 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Mataram

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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Mataram

How breezy and how cloudy Mataram 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.

Year average
17 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Aug · 21 km/h
Calmest month
Apr · 13 km/h
OctoberWind 17 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Mataram typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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: Jul – Sep.

Clouds

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

Year average
64 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 44 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 88 %
OctoberCloud cover 56 %Sunshine 8.3 h

In October, cloud covers on average 56 % of the sky over Mataram: variable cloud, with about 8.3 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Mataram

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

Hot days a year
274 days
Hottest month
Sep · 32 °C
Hot months
Mar – Nov

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 29Daytime high 32 °C

In October, Mataram has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °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 Mataram

Weather for your travel dates

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

Mataram 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.

Mataram has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 38).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    38

    Poor

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 22 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    56

    Fair

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 7.9 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    69

    GoodBest holidays

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 8.3 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    50

    Fair

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 8.3 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    43

    Fair

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 29 °C
    • 5.5 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 40 min
Distance
12,580 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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Mataram vs Senggigi

In October the holiday weather in Mataram and Senggigi is about equally good (score 50 vs 50). During the day it is about as warm in Senggigi as in Mataram. The sea in Senggigi is 1 °C warmer.

Mataram vs Senggigi, in October
in OctoberMataramSenggigi
Holiday weather score5050
Daytime high32°32°
Sea28°29°
Sunshine8 h8 h
Rainy days1111
Best timeJun – SepMay – Oct

Through the year

OctoberMataram 32°Senggigi 32°
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In October, Mataram ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Komodo Island30°28°99
  2. 2Larantuka32°29°90
  3. 3Maumere32°29°88
  4. 4Gili Trawangan31°29°86
  5. 5Senggigi32°29°84
  6. 6Gili Air32°29°81
  7. 7Sanur29°28°81
  8. 8Nusa Dua29°27°81
  9. 16MataramThis page32°28°50
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Frequently asked questions about Mataram

When is the best time to visit Mataram?

The best time to visit Mataram 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 Mataram?

The sea temperature in Mataram ranges from 27.3 °C in August to 29.2 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Mataram in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.

What is the warmest month in Mataram?

September is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 29 °C.

When does it rain most in Mataram?

The rainy season is from November to March; the wettest month is December with 301 mm. The driest month is August with 7 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Mataram get?

Mataram gets around 2,610 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is September with 8.6 hours a day; in January there are 5.4 hours a day.

What time zone is Mataram in?

Mataram is on UTC+8 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Mataram?

A nonstop flight from London to Mataram takes about 15 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,580 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Mataram?

Mataram has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 69) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 38). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 56, summer holidays 69, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 43.