5.0 
Planning your trip to Komodo? The best time to visit depends on what you want to experience, calm seas and epic dives, lush landscapes, or fewer crowds. Komodo National Park has two main seasons that shape everything from weather to wildlife sightings.
🌞 Dry Season (April–November)
- Weather: Warm, dry, and sunny (27–32°C / 81–90°F).
- Best for: Diving, snorkeling, trekking, and seeing Komodo dragons.
- Why go now: Calm seas mean smooth sailing between islands, and visibility underwater reaches up to 30 meters.
- Bonus: Between July and September, manta rays gather in numbers and Padar Island glows golden under clear skies.
🌧️ Wet Season (December–March)
- Weather: Hotter and more humid (29–30°C / 84–86°F) with afternoon showers.
- Best for: Photography and solitude.
- What to expect: The park bursts into deep green, the crowds disappear, and the dragons are still active — but some remote islands can be harder to reach due to rougher seas.
🗓️ Month-by-Month Highlights
| Month | Weather | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|
| April–June | Calm seas, lush landscapes | Best mix of good weather and fewer tourists |
| July–August | Hot, dry, clear skies | Peak season for diving & Komodo dragon sightings |
| September–October | Warm water, active mantas | Great for divers & photographers |
| November–March | Rainy but vibrant | Fewer crowds, lush views, softer light for photography |
🦎 Pro Tip: For the Ultimate Trip
- Best Overall Window: April–October
- Best for Divers: July–October
- Best for Nature & Photography: April–June (green season magic)
- Avoid: Late January–February (storms and rough seas)
🧭 How to Plan
Most liveaboards and yacht charters, including Calico Jack and Anne Bonny, operate primarily between May and September, when conditions are safest for crossings and island-hopping. If you’re visiting outside these months, stick to shorter, sheltered itineraries around Rinca and Padar.
