Located east of Bali, Lombok is home to the Sasak people and dominated by Mount Rinjani, an active volcano rising 3,726m with a stunning crater lake. The island was historically part of the Balinese Karangasem Kingdom before Dutch colonization. Its southern coast features some of Indonesia's best surf breaks, while the north is covered in lush tropical forest.
Nights sit around 24°C and afternoons around 31°C.
Lombok barely changes season: afternoons sit around 31°C and nights around 25°C most of the year.
There is a clear wet season from October – April, peaking in January with around 280 mm. The dry months run from July – August.
Wind is rarely an issue; most months sit between calm and a light breeze. Air quality is worth watching: November averages an AQI of 84, while July clears to 56.
Daylight is steady all year, around 12.0 hours a day.
For what you're after, the best months in Lombok are April – October. Expect fast internet (62 Mbps) and a low cost of living (about €600 a month).
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