Komodo · Month comparison

January vs June

June ranks #1 overall vs January at #10. Peak conditions for diving and dragons — the Komodo experience at its finest

Komodo Island hills and bay in overcast wet season conditions

January

#10 of 12 months

Worth considering

Wet season in the Flores Sea — boat trips possible but sea conditions more unpredictable

  • ↑Fewer visitors; liveaboard and local boat operators offer better rates
  • ↑Komodo dragons still active and viewable on both Komodo and Rinca islands
Komodo dragon on Rinca Island in dry season with hills behind

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
FactorJanuaryJune
Weather score
4
9
Value score
7
5
Crowd score
3
6
Events score
3
5
Atmosphere
5
9
Avg high temp32°C32°C
Monthly rain172mm13mm
Daily sunshine6.5hrs10hrs

January trade-offs

  • ↓Swell and chop on the Flores Sea makes some crossings uncomfortable
  • ↓Snorkelling and diving visibility can be reduced by plankton blooms in wet 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
See all 12 months for Komodo →January in detail →June in detail →
Scores compare months within Komodo. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →