January · Indonesia
Best time to visit Lombok in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Lombok in January
Average temperature 26°C, 165 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
7.3/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 165 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Lombok scores 7.3/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 26°C, 165 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Lombok trades Bali's crowds for south-coast surf, the Gili islands offshore, and Mount Rinjani rising above the whole island.
January in Lombok: strong conditions, 6th of 12
With 26°C (78°F) on average, January delivers classic beach weather: plenty of time in the water, with beach and boat plans rarely disrupted by cold.
165 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.3/10 on the same scale — 6th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, August is materially better in Lombok — 2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Lombok in January?
- In January, Lombok averages 26°C, 165 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Lombok?
- January earns a 7.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Lombok in January?
- Expect about 165 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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