Indonesia Lombok Weather in May — Climate Guide
May in Lombok is very-high
Lombok Weather in May — Quick Answer
As of 2026- Avg temp
- 31° / 23°
- Rainfall
- 80mm · 7 days
- Crowds
- Busy
As of 2026, Lombok in May averages a high of 31°C and low of 23°C with 80mm of rain over about 7 days. Dry season established. Light beach attire, reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+ mandatory (Gili dive shops enforce), hat, sunglasses. UV 11 — cover-up at midday for fair-skinned travelers.
May is very-high for Lombok.
May is dry-season established + Lombok's value-vs-quality sweet spot. 80mm rainfall, 7 rainy days — half of April. Average 88°F / 31°C with manageable 76% humidity. Lombok Strait calm + Gili ferries 99% reliable + Mt Rinjani trekking at its best.
Korean Golden Week (Children's Day + Buddha's Birthday week, early May) brings inbound surge — Senggigi 4-star hotels climb to $50-110/night. MAHAMAYA Gili Meno + Tugu Lombok honeymoon villas need 2-3 month pre-booking. Mt Rinjani trek 1-2 weeks pre-booking.
Travel score
Dry season established + Mt Rinjani trek peak + value-for-quality sweet spot
May Weather at a Glance
May averages 88°F / 31°C highs and 73°F / 23°C lows with 7 rainy days and 80mm rainfall — dry season established. Humidity 76%. UV 11 mandatory sunscreen. Sea 29°C. Sunshine 9 hours daily. The canonical value-for-quality month — pre-peak pricing + perfect weather.
May Travel Advice
Mt Rinjani trek 1-2 weeks pre-booking (Korean Golden Week and pre-summer demand). MAHAMAYA Gili Meno + Tugu Lombok honeymoon villas 2-3 month pre-booking. Reef-safe sunscreen mandatory at all Gili dive shops. Pre-book Bali-Lombok speedboat 3-5 days ahead.
Flying In from Overseas
Asian regional inbound peaks alongside Australian winter-escape start. Direct flights from Singapore $100-200, Kuala Lumpur $80-150, Jakarta $60-110. Korean Golden Week (May 1-5) drives Seoul-Bali-Lombok surge. International trekkers from Europe + US begin arriving for Mt Rinjani.
May Pricing Trends
Pre-peak pricing: Senggigi 4-star $50-110/night, Kuta Lombok boutique $60-140, Tugu Lombok luxury $280-500, Gili Meno MAHAMAYA $180-380. Mt Rinjani 2D1N trek $220-300. Last value-vs-quality month before June-September peak.
Lombok May Weather Stats
Avg High
31°C
Avg Low
23°C
Rainy Days
7
80mm total
Sunshine
9h
Daily avg
Humidity
76%
moderate
UV Index
11
Extreme
Wind
10 km/h
Gusts 20
Sea Temp
29°C
swimming
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
May Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
10 μg/m³
PM10
20 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
35°C
Nighttime
25°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
10 km/h
Max gust 20 km/h
Activities Recommended for May
May Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Dry season established
- Mt Rinjani trek best season starts
- Gili ferries 99% reliable
- Pre-peak pricing window
Cons
- Korean Golden Week brief spike
- Mt Rinjani trek booking competitive
- UV 11 sunburn risk
May Events & Festivals
- Dry season established — Gili ferries 99% reliability
- Mt Rinjani trekking best season starts
- Korean Golden Week / Children's Day (early May)
Lombok in May — Full Picture
May is dry-season established + Lombok's value-vs-quality sweet spot. 80mm rainfall, 7 rainy days — half of April. Average 88°F / 31°C with manageable 76% humidity. Lombok Strait calm + Gili ferries 99% reliable + Mt Rinjani trekking at its best.
Korean Golden Week (Children's Day + Buddha's Birthday week, early May) brings inbound surge — Senggigi 4-star hotels climb to $50-110/night. MAHAMAYA Gili Meno + Tugu Lombok honeymoon villas need 2-3 month pre-booking. Mt Rinjani trek 1-2 weeks pre-booking.
May is the canonical value-for-quality month — pre-summer-peak pricing + dry-season weather + Mt Rinjani open + Gili ferries reliable. International travelers from Asia find it the best month overall. The last value window before June-September peak.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Dry season established. Light beach attire, reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+ mandatory (Gili dive shops enforce), hat, sunglasses. UV 11 — cover-up at midday for fair-skinned travelers.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current31°C
23.7°C
11.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
30°C
22°C
3.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
30.7°C
22.7°C
6/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
31°C
24°C
20/mo
Lombok Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31° | 24° | 22d·360mm | 5.5h | 84% | 11 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 31° | 24° | 20d·320mm | 6h | 84% | 11 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 31° | 24° | 16d·230mm | 7h | 82% | 11 | Moderate | Low season | |
| 31° | 24° | 11d·150mm | 8h | 80% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| May (Best) | 31° | 23° | 7d·80mm | 9h | 76% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder |
| June (Best) | 30° | 22° | 5d·50mm | 10h | 73% | 11 | Busy | Peak |
| July (Best) | 30° | 22° | 3d·30mm | 10h | 71% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
| August (Best) | 30° | 22° | 2d·20mm | 11h | 70% | 12 | Very busy | Peak |
| September (Best) | 30° | 22° | 3d·30mm | 11h | 71% | 12 | Busy | Shoulder |
| October (Best) | 31° | 23° | 5d·50mm | 10h | 73% | 11 | Busy | Shoulder |
| 31° | 23° | 10d·130mm | 9h | 76% | 11 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 31° | 24° | 18d·280mm | 6h | 81% | 11 | Very busy | Peak |
View Other Months
Lombok May Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is May a good time to visit Lombok?
Lombok in May is very-high. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are shoulder.
What's the average temperature in Lombok in May?
Lombok May averages a high of 31°C and a low of 23°C.
Does it rain much in Lombok in May?
Lombok May averages 80mm of rainfall over about 7 rainy days.
What should I wear in Lombok in May?
Dry season established. Light beach attire, reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+ mandatory (Gili dive shops enforce), hat, sunglasses. UV 11 — cover-up at midday for fair-skinned travelers.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Lombok in May?
Lombok May sunrise is 06:00 and sunset is 17:45, with 11h 45min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Lombok in May?
Lombok May air quality (AQI) averages 28, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 10μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Lombok in May?
In May, Lombok is great for Mt Rinjani 2-3 day trek, Gili diving + manta + turtle, Senggigi + Tanjung Aan beaches.
Is May peak season in Lombok?
Lombok May crowds are busy and prices are shoulder. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
Best Months to Visit Lombok
View Other Months
Planning a May trip to Lombok?
You've checked the weather — next come the budget and the route.
Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.