Komodo · Month comparison
October vs May
May ranks #1 overall vs October at #7. Excellent conditions across the board — manta rays, dragons and world-class diving all on offer
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
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
| Factor | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 9 |
| Value score | 7 | 6 |
| Crowd score | 5 | 6 |
| Events score | 4 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 7 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 33°C | 33°C |
| Monthly rain | 46mm | 28mm |
| Daily sunshine | 9.5hrs | 9.5hrs |
October trade-offs
- ↓Wet season creeping back; a few rainy days possible from mid-October
- ↓Conditions not as reliably perfect as June-August
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
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