Komodo · Month comparison
May vs June
June ranks #1 overall vs May at #2. Peak conditions for diving and dragons — the Komodo experience at its finest
May
#2 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
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 | May | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 9 |
| Value score | 5 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 6 | 6 |
| Events score | 5 | 5 |
| Atmosphere | 8 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 33°C | 32°C |
| Monthly rain | 28mm | 13mm |
| Daily sunshine | 9.5hrs | 10hrs |
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
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 →