Komodo · Month comparison
August vs June
June ranks #1 overall vs August at #4. Peak conditions for diving and dragons — the Komodo experience at its finest
August
#4 of 12 months
Best match
Still peak season — identical conditions to July, maximum visitors, outstanding diving
- ↑Consistently excellent dive conditions; whale shark sightings possible in August
- ↑Komodo dragon eggs hatching — uniquely dramatic if timed correctly
June
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Peak conditions for diving and dragons — the Komodo experience at its finest
- ↑Outstanding dive visibility; whale sharks occasionally appearing in addition to mantas
- ↑Pink Beach and Padar Island viewpoint both extraordinary under clear June sky
| Factor | August | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 9 |
| Value score | 4 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 7 | 6 |
| Events score | 5 | 5 |
| Atmosphere | 8 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 31°C | 32°C |
| Monthly rain | 9mm | 13mm |
| Daily sunshine | 10.5hrs | 10hrs |
August trade-offs
- ↓Crowds and prices as in July; the region at its most commercially active
- ↓Labuan Bajo infrastructure can be stretched during August high season
June trade-offs
- ↓Popular day boat trips from Labuan Bajo completely full on weekends
- ↓Higher prices than shoulder season; liveaboard fully booked 3+ months ahead
Scores compare months within Komodo. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →