Komodo · Month comparison
November vs June
June ranks #1 overall vs November at #9. Peak conditions for diving and dragons — the Komodo experience at its finest
November
#9 of 12 months
Worth considering
Wet season returns — possible but conditions increasingly unreliable
- ↑Affordable rates; operators willing to deal on multi-day liveaboards
- ↑Komodo dragons still visible year-round; November dragon encounters feasible
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 | November | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 5 | 9 |
| Value score | 6 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 4 | 6 |
| Events score | 3 | 5 |
| Atmosphere | 5 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 33°C | 32°C |
| Monthly rain | 105mm | 13mm |
| Daily sunshine | 7.5hrs | 10hrs |
November trade-offs
- ↓Rain and rough seas increasingly common; some boat trips cancelled or rerouted
- ↓Diving visibility reducing; plankton blooms affecting some sites
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 →