Komodo · Month comparison

September vs June

June ranks #1 overall vs September at #6. Peak conditions for diving and dragons — the Komodo experience at its finest

Komodo Island bay with boat at anchor in September clear water

September

#6 of 12 months

Best match

Shoulder season gold — excellent conditions, fewer visitors and improving value

  • ↑Very good dive conditions still; manta rays and reef fish abundant
  • ↑Visitation dropping from July/August peak; boat trips less crowded
Komodo dragon on Rinca Island in dry season with hills behind

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
FactorSeptemberJune
Weather score
8
9
Value score
5
5
Crowd score
5
6
Events score
4
5
Atmosphere
8
9
Avg high temp32°C32°C
Monthly rain15mm13mm
Daily sunshine10hrs10hrs

September trade-offs

  • ↓Dry season ending; first clouds starting to build toward end of September
  • ↓Some liveaboard routes shortened as operators begin seasonal maintenance

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
See all 12 months for Komodo →September in detail →June in detail →
Scores compare months within Komodo. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →