East Nusa Tenggara Weather & Climate: Indonesia

Climate by month across East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of East Nusa Tenggara

East Nusa Tenggara in Indonesia sees its peak temperatures in November (30°C (86°F)) and its coolest in February (28°C (82°F)). For a full breakdown of what to expect throughout the year, we've put together a climate overview based on data from Labuan Bajo, the region's most visited city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In East Nusa Tenggara, especially in Labuan Bajo, temperatures remain consistently high year-round, with average maximums never dropping below 28°C (82°F).

When it comes to rainfall, East Nusa Tenggara sees significant variations throughout the year. February tends to be the wettest, receiving 369 mm (15 in) of rain, while August is much drier with just 13 mm (0.5 in). Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during January, February, March and December, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 260 mm (10 in) to 369 mm (15 in) monthly. The driest conditions can be found during August, with rainfall staying below 13 mm (0.5 in).

Explore East Nusa Tenggara by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in East Nusa Tenggara - and find the best time to visit. (based on Labuan Bajo)

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Labuan Bajo Kupang Ruteng Sumba Komodo National Park Maumere
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Climate map of East Nusa Tenggara

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Labuan Bajo 29°C (84°F) 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 25°C (77°F) 1890 mm (74 in)
Kupang 30°C (86°F) 34°C (93°F) 22°C (72°F) 25°C (77°F) 1365 mm (54 in) 2,890 hours
Ruteng 28°C (82°F) 30°C (86°F) 19°C (66°F) 22°C (72°F) 2333 mm (92 in)
Sumba 29°C (84°F) 32°C (90°F) 21°C (70°F) 24°C (75°F) 1461 mm (58 in)
Komodo National Park 31°C (88°F) 34°C (93°F) 24°C (75°F) 26°C (79°F) 1576 mm (62 in) 2,913 hours
Maumere 28°C (82°F) 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 26°C (79°F) 1123 mm (44 in)

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