Labuan Bajo or Bali in August?
On climate data, Bali comes out ahead overall in August. See the per-criterion details below.
Labuan BajoPhoto: Uhooep · CC BY-SA 4.0
BaliPhoto: Gunadhi · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in August
| Criterion | Labuan Bajo | Bali |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 30 °C | 27 °C |
| Average daily low | 23 °C | 21 °C |
| Sea | 28 °C ★ | 26 °C |
| Rainy days | 4 rainy days (est.) ★ | 5 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 7 h/day | 7 h/day |
| Humidity | 70 % | 81 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Labuan Bajo is about 3 °C warmer by day.
- The sea at Labuan Bajo is about 2 °C warmer.
Labuan Bajo or Bali in August: the short answer
In August, Bali comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Labuan Bajo 82/100 vs Bali 89/100). 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 Labuan Bajo averages a climate score of 65/100, Bali 70/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in August, side by side
The average daily high is about 30 °C in Labuan Bajo and 27 °C in Bali — warmer in Labuan Bajo. Average daily lows are around 23 °C versus 21 °C.
On rain, Labuan Bajo sees about 4 rainy days in August and Bali about 5 — drier in Labuan Bajo. Sunshine is comparable (7 vs 7 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In August the water is about 28 °C at Labuan Bajo and 26 °C at Bali — warmer for swimming at Labuan Bajo. Over the year, Labuan Bajo is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Bali in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is November for Labuan Bajo and March for Bali.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Labuan Bajo records roughly 202 rainy days and Bali about 193 — the drier of the two overall is Bali. At their sunniest, Labuan Bajo reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (October) and Bali 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, Labuan Bajo is at its best in June, July, August and September, while Bali 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 (Labuan Bajo 90 vs Bali 97).
City breaks: Bali scores higher in August (Labuan Bajo 78 vs Bali 89).
Active & hiking: Bali scores higher in August (Labuan Bajo 66 vs Bali 72).
Family: Bali scores higher in August (Labuan Bajo 86 vs Bali 93).
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.