Komodo · Month comparison

February vs May

May ranks #1 overall vs February at #12. Excellent conditions across the board — manta rays, dragons and world-class diving all on offer

Komodo National Park in the wet season — rough sea and dramatic clouds over the island bays

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
Komodo National Park pristine beach and turquoise bay in dry season

May

#1 of 12 months

Best match

Excellent conditions across the board — manta rays, dragons and world-class diving all on offer

  • ↑Manta ray season in full swing at Manta Point and Cauldron dive sites
  • ↑Crystal visibility (25-30m) at top dive sites; Batu Bolong a technicolour reef wall
FactorFebruaryMay
Weather score
3
9
Value score
8
6
Crowd score
2
6
Events score
3
6
Atmosphere
4
9
Avg high temp32°C33°C
Monthly rain153mm28mm
Daily sunshine6hrs9.5hrs

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

May trade-offs

  • ↓Season well underway; book liveaboards minimum 2 months in advance
  • ↓Labuan Bajo increasingly busy; accommodation in the town at moderate-season prices
See all 12 months for Komodo →February in detail →May in detail →
Scores compare months within Komodo. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →