Komodo · Month comparison

July vs May

May ranks #1 overall vs July at #3. Excellent conditions across the board — manta rays, dragons and world-class diving all on offer

Padar Island Komodo viewpoint with turquoise bays and hills in July

July

#3 of 12 months

Best match

Peak season — world-class diving, dragons and Padar Island hiking all in perfect conditions

  • ↑Strongest dry season; Padar Island panoramic viewpoint trail in ideal conditions
  • ↑Pink Beach (Pantai Merah) at its most vibrant — pink sand, green water, bright sun
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
FactorJulyMay
Weather score
9
9
Value score
4
6
Crowd score
9
6
Events score
6
6
Atmosphere
8
9
Avg high temp31°C33°C
Monthly rain8mm28mm
Daily sunshine10.5hrs9.5hrs

July trade-offs

  • ↓Busiest period; popular dive sites can feel crowded with multiple liveaboards
  • ↓Peak season pricing; Labuan Bajo accommodation at annual maximum

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 →July in detail →May in detail →
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