Komodo · Month comparison
June vs January
June ranks #1 overall vs January at #10. Peak conditions for diving and dragons — the Komodo experience at its finest
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
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
| Factor | June | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 4 |
| Value score | 5 | 7 |
| Crowd score | 6 | 3 |
| Events score | 5 | 3 |
| Atmosphere | 9 | 5 |
| Avg high temp | 32°C | 32°C |
| Monthly rain | 13mm | 172mm |
| Daily sunshine | 10hrs | 6.5hrs |
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
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
Scores compare months within Komodo. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →