Komodo · Month comparison
February vs June
June ranks #1 overall vs February at #12. Peak conditions for diving and dragons — the Komodo experience at its finest
February
#12 of 12 months
Worth considering
The wettest month — Komodo dragons still worth seeing but sea conditions at their most challenging
- ↑Cheapest time to visit; some excellent liveaboard deals available
- ↑Komodo dragons breeding and displaying — unusual wildlife behaviour for those who come
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 | February | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 3 | 9 |
| Value score | 7 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 3 | 6 |
| Events score | 3 | 5 |
| Atmosphere | 4 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 32°C | 32°C |
| Monthly rain | 153mm | 13mm |
| Daily sunshine | 6hrs | 10hrs |
February trade-offs
- ↓Rough seas frequent; the 3-4 hour crossing from Lombok can be very uncomfortable
- ↓Some day boat trips cancelled due to conditions; liveaboards more reliable
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 →