Komodo · Month comparison
October vs June
June ranks #1 overall vs October at #7. Peak conditions for diving and dragons — the Komodo experience at its finest
October
#7 of 12 months
Strong option
Good diving window still open — manageable crowds and the dry season lingering
- ↑Dive sites still in good condition; manta rays present at Manta Point through October
- ↑Quieter trails on Komodo and Rinca; ranger guidance more personal
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 | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 9 |
| Value score | 5 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 5 | 6 |
| Events score | 4 | 5 |
| Atmosphere | 7 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 33°C | 32°C |
| Monthly rain | 46mm | 13mm |
| Daily sunshine | 9.5hrs | 10hrs |
October trade-offs
- ↓Wet season creeping back; a few rainy days possible from mid-October
- ↓Conditions not as reliably perfect as June-August
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 →