Bali or Lombok in August?
On climate data, Bali comes out ahead overall in August. See the per-criterion details below.
BaliPhoto: Gunadhi · CC BY-SA 4.0
LombokPhoto: Alexey Komarov · CC BY 3.0Key figures in August
| Criterion | Bali | Lombok |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 27 °C | 29 °C |
| Average daily low | 21 °C | 23 °C |
| Sea | 26 °C | 27 °C ★ |
| Rainy days | 5 rainy days (est.) | 2 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 7 h/day | 7 h/day |
| Humidity | 81 % | 76 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Lombok is about 2 °C warmer by day.
- Lombok is drier, with about 3 fewer rainy days.
- The sea at Lombok is about 1 °C warmer.
Bali or Lombok in August: the short answer
In August, Bali comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Bali 89/100 vs Lombok 85/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on August as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Bali averages a climate score of 70/100, Lombok 67/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in August, side by side
The average daily high is about 27 °C in Bali and 29 °C in Lombok — warmer in Lombok. Average daily lows are around 21 °C versus 23 °C.
On rain, Bali sees about 5 rainy days in August and Lombok about 2 — drier in Lombok. Sunshine is comparable (7 vs 7 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In August the water is about 26 °C at Bali and 27 °C at Lombok — warmer for swimming at Lombok. Over the year, Bali is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Lombok in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is March for Bali and April for Lombok.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Bali records roughly 193 rainy days and Lombok about 187 — the drier of the two overall is Lombok. At their sunniest, Bali reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (October) and Lombok about 8 (October). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Bali is at its best in June, July, August and September, while Lombok peaks in June, July, August and September. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the August scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Bali scores higher in August (Bali 97 vs Lombok 94).
City breaks: Bali scores higher in August (Bali 89 vs Lombok 82).
Active & hiking: Bali scores higher in August (Bali 72 vs Lombok 68).
Family: Bali scores higher in August (Bali 93 vs Lombok 89).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In August, Bali leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Bali carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.