Komodo Island
Dragons that are, unbelievably, real and living exactly where the guidebooks say, a pink-sand beach coloured by crushed coral that looks digitally altered until you touch it, and diving among manta rays in currents strong enough to feel like flying.
The best time to visit Komodo Island is Apr–Dec, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F). Local time there is 09:18 (UTC+8).
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The year at a glance
April · high 29°C · rain 137mm · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Labuan Bajo, Manggarai Barat, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C82°F | 604mm23.8in | 12.6h12.6h | |
| February | 28°C82°F | 553mm21.8in | 12.4h12.4h | |
| March | 28°C83°F | 350mm13.8in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| April | 29°C85°F | 137mm5.4in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| May | 30°C85°F | 56mm2.2in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| June | 29°C85°F | 49mm1.9in | 11.6h11.6h | in the recommended window |
| July | 30°C85°F | 25mm1.0in | 11.7h11.7h | in the recommended window |
| August | 29°C85°F | 30mm1.2in | 11.8h11.8h | in the recommended window |
| September | 30°C85°F | 42mm1.7in | 12.1h12.1h | in the recommended window |
| October | 30°C86°F | 68mm2.7in | 12.3h12.3h | in the recommended window |
| November | 30°C86°F | 119mm4.7in | 12.5h12.5h | in the recommended window |
| December | 29°C85°F | 273mm10.7in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Komodo Island?
The best time to visit Komodo Island is Apr–Dec, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F).
How warm does Komodo Island get?
Typical daytime highs in Komodo Island are Mar–May 29°C (84°F), Jun–Aug 29°C (85°F), Sep–Nov 30°C (86°F), Dec–Feb 28°C (83°F).
Is Komodo Island expensive?
On the ground, Komodo Island is middling.
What sort of trip is Komodo Island good for?
Komodo Island is good for beach and sun holidays, adventure holidays, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Komodo Island?
The wettest month in Komodo Island is January at 604mm (23.8in), the driest July at 25mm (1.0in), with a monthly average of 192mm (7.6in).
What plug do I need for Komodo Island?
Komodo Island uses type C, F sockets at 127/230 V.
