Climate guide for Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

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About Labuan Bajo

Labuan Bajo is a beach destination in Indonesia. Plan around the drier months outside peak monsoon for more reliable conditions, then drill into monthly scores when you need finer timing for beach travel. Use the monthly scores to weigh time by the water against heat, rainfall, humidity, daylight and sunny-day patterns.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Labuan Bajo's monthly climate scores before locking flights - tropical patterns shift comfort for beach trips across the year.
Getting around
In Labuan Bajo, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Indonesia.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Labuan Bajo ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Pack sun protection, water shoes only where local conditions call for them, and a light layer for breezy evenings in Labuan Bajo. Check beach access, tides, and weather before planning water activities.

Things to do in Labuan Bajo

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When to visit Labuan Bajo: the short answer

The best time to visit Labuan Bajo is August, followed by July, May. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: August averages 27°C with 32 mm of rain and about 28 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are December, April. If budget matters more than perfect weather, October is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.7/10.

Across the year Labuan Bajo swings from 26°C in July to 28°C in November, a 2-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 32 mm in August to 412 mm in March. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Labuan Bajo is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 3.6 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: November (28°C). Coolest: July (26°C). Driest: August (32 mm). Wettest: March (412 mm).

Labuan Bajo month by month

January in Labuan Bajo — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

January averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 87%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

255 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 25 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.2/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Labuan Bajo — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.

February in Labuan Bajo — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

February averages 26°C (79°F) with humidity around 88%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

369 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 22 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.2/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Labuan Bajo — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.

March in Labuan Bajo — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

March averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 85%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

412 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 26 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.2/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Labuan Bajo — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.

April in Labuan Bajo — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

April averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 83%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

260 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 24 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Labuan Bajo — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.

May in Labuan Bajo — reliably good (3rd best month)

Good · 8.3/10

May averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 81%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 81 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 24 sunny days and 11.6 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Labuan Bajo — 1.5 points higher on the same scale.

June in Labuan Bajo — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.7/10

June averages 26°C (80°F) with humidity around 80%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 100 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 20 sunny days and 11.5 hours of daylight.

It scores 7.7/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Labuan Bajo — 2.1 points higher on the same scale.

July in Labuan Bajo — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.3/10

July averages 26°C (79°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rainfall runs 47 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 22 sunny days and 11.6 hours of daylight.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Labuan Bajo at 9.3/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a packable rain layer.

August in Labuan Bajo — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.8/10

August averages 27°C (80°F) with humidity around 73%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 32 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 sunny days and 11.7 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Labuan Bajo at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

September in Labuan Bajo — reliably good (4th best month)

Good · 8.2/10

September averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 73%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rainfall runs 94 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 sunny days and 12 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.2/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Labuan Bajo — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.

October in Labuan Bajo — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.7/10

October averages 28°C (82°F) with humidity around 75%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

At 199 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 31 sunny days in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.

It scores 6.7/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination. That combination — decent conditions at the lowest rates of the year — is the best value window on this page.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Labuan Bajo — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.

November in Labuan Bajo — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.3/10

November averages 28°C (83°F) with humidity around 78%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

305 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 30 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.3/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Labuan Bajo — 3.5 points higher on the same scale.

December in Labuan Bajo — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

December averages 27°C (81°F) with humidity around 84%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

345 mm of rain puts this in monsoon territory — about 26 sunny days across the whole month, and multi-day washouts are normal.

It scores 6.2/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Labuan Bajo — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Labuan Bajo, Indonesia?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Labuan Bajo are August, July. August is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 9.8/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Labuan Bajo year-round?
Labuan Bajo has a climate profile suited to beach and coastal travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 26°C in July to 28°C in November, with Ideal Weather scores between 6.2 and 9.8 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Labuan Bajo?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Labuan Bajo are January (6.2/10), February (6.2/10), March (6.2/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Labuan Bajo?
March is the wettest month in Labuan Bajo, averaging about 412 mm of rainfall. August is the driest, at roughly 32 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Labuan Bajo?
October sees the most sun in Labuan Bajo, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Labuan Bajo a good destination for beach and coastal travel?
Labuan Bajo is well suited to beach and coastal travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (August, July) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Labuan Bajo calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Labuan Bajo: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for beach and coastal travel.

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