When to visit Indonesia

Of course, the weather has to be considered as a key issue, as Indonesia is so diverse the climate depend on the island you visit.

Sumatra

The best travelling period is in the dry season between May and September. The sun shines 12 hours per day, as Sumatra is situated close
to the equator.

Java

The wet season on Java is from October until March, but it is possible to go to Java all year round. During the wet season, there is greater
chance of heavier rain in comparison to other times of the year. If you wish to avoid the rain, the best time to travel is from April until October.

Bali

Bali has a similar climate as East Java and has therefore, apart from the mountainous regions, low rainfall during the dry season (April to November). Bali is also an island that you can visit at any time of the year, however during the wet season you can expect more rain

Lombok & Sunda Islands

The best time to travel to Lombok and the Sunda Islands is in the dry period from April/May until October. January and February are the
wettest months on the Sunda Islands, but even during monsoon season it doesn’t rain for the entire day.

Sulawesi

The best time to travel to Sulawesi depends on the area you wish to visit. Sulawesi lies on the separation line between the monsoons; the southern part of the island has the opposite season to the northeast part. Wet season runs from October until March. The temperature on Sulawesi is between 25 and 34 degrees Celsius. The sun shines 12 hours per day, because Sulawesi lies on the equator. In the mountains in the middle of Sulawesi it is possible to have rain during the summer months. The mountains catch the clouds and it often rains in the late afternoon for one or two hours. The northern part of Sulawesi has its wettest season during the summer months. The coastal areas have
oppressive heat for the whole year – only a little sea breeze will cool you down. In the mountains it is more pleasant, however in the evenings it can get very cold.

Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo)

Kalimantan has a lot of rainfall in its tropical forests. The centre of the mountains is the wettest area and the southern part of the island is the driest. In November and December the south and the west receive the most rain. Rainy season is from October until June, while the dry period is from July until September. In dry season it is still possible to have rain, but only in the late afternoon for around an hour or so. The
sun shines 12 hours per day.

When planning a visit to Indonesia, the best time to go depends on the specific islands you want to include in your itinerary. Regardless of the month, there is an ideal Indonesian island for your trip.