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Sumbawa Besar Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Sumbawa Besar has pretty similar weather over the course of the year. It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The temperature in Sumbawa Besar remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C in October. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 30°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 22°C during this month.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Sumbawa Besar has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1686 mm of rainfall annually. Sumbawa Besar can be quite wet during February, receiving approximately 384 mm of precipitation over 20 rainy days.

In contrast August, experiences much drier conditions, with 3.7 mm of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sumbawa Besar Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Sumbawa Besar

Wed   Jan 29
31°C | 25°C
NW 4 m/s
8.9 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Thu   Jan 30
31°C | 24°C
NW 4 m/s
28 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Fri   Jan 31
29°C | 24°C
NW 4 m/s
8 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Sumbawa Besar in Indonesia

Sumbawa Besar has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 32°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: May, June, July, August, September and October.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Sumbawa Besar?
    Rainy season in Sumbawa Besar occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
  • Does Sumbawa Besar have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the hottest month in Sumbawa Besar?
    October has an average maximum temperature of 33°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Sumbawa Besar?
    The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sumbawa Besar?
    February tops the wettest month list with 384 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sumbawa Besar?
    August is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.

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