Lombok Travel Guide

When to visit Lombok: April to October

When is the best time to visit Lombok?

Avg Temp

28°C

Rainfall

Low to moderate as the dry season begins.

Best Time

April to October

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Ashtari Lounge
International/Indonesian fusion · $$$
Perched on a hill in Kuta, this venue offers panoramic views of the coastline and serves a popular spinach and feta quiche.
Warung Paradiso
Indonesian Seafood · $$
Located in the heart of Gili Trawangan, this spot is favored for its fresh grilled red snapper and casual beachfront seating.
Sama Sama Reggae Bar
Live Music Bar
A nightly venue on Gili Trawangan featuring live reggae bands and a social atmosphere centered around an outdoor stage.

Museum Negeri Nusa Tenggara Barat
History and Culture
The primary provincial museum in Mataram, housing traditional Sasak textiles, ancient manuscripts, and historical agricultural tools.
XXI Epicentrum Mall
The main cinema complex in Mataram located inside the island's largest shopping center, showing international blockbusters.
Bau Nyale
February or March
A traditional festival held on the southern coast where locals gather at dawn to harvest sea worms believed to bring good fortune.

Tanjung Aan
Sandy beach · 15 minutes from Kuta
Features unique pepper-like sand grains and calm, turquoise waters suitable for swimming and snorkeling.
Selong Belanak
Surf beach · 30 minutes from Kuta
A wide, crescent-shaped bay with gentle waves that serve as an ideal training ground for beginner surfers.
Sendang Gile
2 hours from Senggigi
A massive tiered waterfall located at the base of Mount Rinjani, accessible via a well-maintained stone staircase.
Tiu Kelep
2 hours 15 minutes from Senggigi
Located a short trek from Sendang Gile, this waterfall features a large pool beneath a high, misty cascade.
Mount Rinjani
3 hours from Mataram
An active volcano standing at 3,726 meters, offering multi-day trekking expeditions to its crater rim and Segara Anak lake.