Lombok, Indonesia: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Lombok, Indonesia? If you're planning to go to Lombok, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Lombok, Indonesia

Based on the climate and weather in Lombok, the best time to go is August. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Lombok, Indonesia by month

January

If you visit Lombok during January, you are likely to find that it is consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Sunglasses
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Shorts

February

Traveling to Lombok in February, you will notice that it is consistently hot. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Sunglasses
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Umbrella
Shorts
Waterproof footwear
Sandals

March

In March, Lombok can be very hot. Temperatures routinely are in the high 80s F (low 30s C) range.

At night, lows are in the low 70s F (low 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Lombok, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. Additionally, it is very windy.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Skirts
Umbrella
Dresses
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear

April

April in this region is consistently hot. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Rain coat
Umbrella
Shorts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

May

If you go to Lombok in May, you will notice that it can be sweltering. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Skirts
Shorts
Short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Waterproof luggage

June

June is constantly hot. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Rain coat
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Umbrella
Short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Skirts
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion

July

If you go to Lombok in July, you will notice that it can be very hot. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Shorts
Sunglasses
Sandals
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

August

August is constantly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Skirts
Shorts
Short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses

September

If you vacation in Lombok during September, you are likely to find that it is extremely hot.

Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunglasses

October

If you visit Lombok during October, you are likely to find that it is extremely hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Umbrella
Rain coat
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses

November

November in Lombok is extremely hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Dresses
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Shorts
Rain coat

December

December for Lombok is extremely hot. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunglasses
Shorts
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Dresses

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Lombok, Indonesia

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Lombok, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Lombok
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Theft can be a problem, so pack theft protection, including locks for luggage and a money belt or pouch
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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